13.09.2025 11:41
The Turkish National Basketball Team advanced to the finals by defeating Greece by a margin of 26 points in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinals. This historic victory resonated not only in Turkey but also in the global media. The Greek press praised the performance of the "12 Giant Men" while directing harsh criticisms at their own team.
The Turkish National Basketball Team, which defeated Greece 94-68 in the EuroBasket 2025 semi-finals, has made a significant impact in the world press. While the Greek media praised Turkey, they harshly criticized their own national team.
"A DREAM TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE"
The Greek state channel EPT News announced the news with the headline "A Dream Turned Into a Nightmare." The report highlighted Turkey's strong defense that locked down Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ercan Osmani's performance of 28 points, and Cedi Osman’s contributions.
"A HEAVY DEFEAT"
902.gr commented, "The weak national team suffered a heavy defeat against Turkey." It was noted that Antetokounmpo was limited to just 4 points and that the Turkish defense locked down the game.
"FROM DREAM TO DISAPPOINTMENT"
Huffingtonpost wrote, "We believed in a dream, but it turned out to be a fantasy," stating that Greece showed no presence against Turkey.
"UNDEFEATED TURKEY"
Protagon highlighted Turkey's undefeated run, drawing attention to Ergin Ataman's tactical intelligence and Alperen Şengün's performance of 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.