Greece triumphed over the Netherlands with a final score of 63-53 in their latest Eurobasket Qualifiers matchup, wrapping up the game with a solid performance. The Newsroom provided live updates as the action unfolded.
In the closing moments, the Netherlands’ last possession fell short, unable to close the gap. Giannis Larentzakis sealed the win for Greece, calmly sinking two free throws to bring the score to 63-53. Just before that, Krach had ignited a flicker of hope for the Dutch with a three-pointer, narrowing it to 61-53.
Earlier in the fourth quarter, Vassilis Toliopoulos drained a crucial three-pointer with 5:49 remaining, pushing Greece’s lead to 55-43. He followed it up with two successful free throws, making it 52-43. The Netherlands fought back with Dijkstra trimming the deficit to 50-41, but a steal and dunk by Nikolaidis quickly restored Greece’s momentum at 50-39 as the final quarter began.
The third quarter saw Greece maintain control. Ioannis Papapetrou scored to make it 44-30, though Krach responded with a basket for the Netherlands, bringing it to 42-30. Edwards also chipped in with a basket earlier in the frame. By the end of the period, Greece led 39-28.
Toliopoulos had already dazzled fans with an incredible three-pointer earlier in the game, showcasing his sharpshooting flair. At halftime, Greece held a comfortable 34-23 advantage, driven by standout performances from Larentzakis (8 points, 2 assists), Konstantinos Zougris (6 points, 5 rebounds), and Papapetrou (5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists), who set the tone in the first half.
With this victory, Greece continues to build momentum in the Eurobasket Qualifiers, finishing the night with a well-earned 63-53 win.