Could this game be a EuroBasket 2025 final in disguise? Under certain conditions, it might be. Germany is the reigning world champion, while Slovenia boasts the sensational Luka Dončić, who continues to score relentlessly.

However, it’s not the final—it’s a quarterfinal. The winner will face Finland on Friday in Riga, Latvia, after the Finns eliminated Georgia earlier.

Slovenia appears to be the underdog against Germany’s powerhouse team, led by Schröder, Wagner, and other stars. Despite losing their coach, Germany remains the tournament favorite in Latvia.

Germany is yet to taste defeat in EuroBasket 2025, boasting a perfect 5-0 record. They have scored at least 100 points in four out of six games, a streak fueled by team effort, with seven players averaging over 8.5 points per game.

Back in 2023, Germany defeated Slovenia 100-71 in the World Cup. Luka Dončić, meanwhile, scored 42 points against Italy in Slovenia’s last game and averages 34 points per game in the tournament. While critics highlight his frequent trips to the free-throw line, Germany’s depth makes it difficult for him to carry the game alone.

Germany’s EuroBasket Streak and Scoring Prowess

Germany is reaching the EuroBasket quarterfinals for the third consecutive time, marking its longest streak in the competition.

Germany and Slovenia are the top-scoring teams in EuroBasket 2025, with Germany averaging 102.3 points per game and Slovenia 92.2. Dončić’s tournament average of 34 points is historic—only Nikos Galis has posted a higher scoring average in a single EuroBasket, and he did it twice.