You guys are amazing! 12 Giant Men are in the final after 24 years

The Turkish National Basketball Team defeated Greece by a large margin in the semi-finals of the 2025 European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket 2025).

Playing a historic match for the first time in 24 years, the Crescent Stars defeated Greece 68-94, earning a place in the final. The Turkish national team, who played dominantly from start to finish in the match played in Riga, the Latvian capital, virtually swept Greece off the field.

The 12 Giant Men put on a strong performance from the first quarter to the last, finishing the first quarter ahead 26-16, the second quarter 49-31, and the third quarter 72-51. The Crescent Stars didn't let the gap close in the final quarter either, securing a place in the finals.

A FIRST IN 24 YEARS

We won 68-94 in the final quarter and qualified for the final after 24 years.

The Turkish National Basketball Team, which finished the group undefeated with five wins from five, was drawn against Sweden in the Round of 16. The 12 Giant Men defeated Sweden to advance to the quarterfinals and then defeated Poland to advance to the semifinals.

WE ACHIEVE SECOND PLACE IN 2001

The Crescent-Star team last hosted the EuroBasket 2001, advancing to the finals. Facing Yugoslavia in the championship game, the national team lost 78-69 and settled for second place.

NIGHT SQUARE

This shot taken during the match became one of the most talked about moments of the night.

Source: News Center