The Germans dominated Finland (98-86) in the first semi-final, while the Turks crushed Greece (94-68) in the evening.
World champion in reigning, the Mannschaft thus finds the last step of the Euro for the first time in 20 years and a final lost against Greece. She will appear as a favorite in the final, she has so much was intractable in this tournament (no defeat, best attack).
Faced with Finland, surprising and deserving semi-finalist, Germany again relied on its two stars Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner. The back of the Sacramento Kings compiled 26 points, 12 assists and 5 rebounds, the Orlando magic winger making himself the author of 22 points and 5 rebounds.
To conquer a second continental title after that gleaned in 1993, Germany will nevertheless have to overcome a team from Türkiye which also won its eight matches during this final phase. The Turks are looking for a first European coronation (only one final, lost, in 2001).
On Friday, Turkey flew over the debates against Greece of the star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The man of the match was Ercan Osmani, author of 28 points (18 in the first half). His friend Alperen Sengun also shone (15 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists), while Giannis Antetokounmpo remained discreet (only 12 points).
