Quarterfinals are set in Izmir

Paulius Murauskas

France - Germany 74-51
France cruised past Germany in Round of 16 clash. France grabbed a 39-25 halftime lead. They held Germany to 26 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Zacharie Perrin (207-C-2004) produced 18 points and 13 boards for France. Sidy Cissoko (198-PG-2004) added 11 points for the winners. Kilian Brockhoff (205-PF-2004) answered with 12 points for Germany.

Slovenia - Croatia 85-83
Slovenia held off Croatia to stay in the title race in Izmir. Slovenia eked out a 44-40 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Croatia narrowed the gap in the final stanza but could not avoid the loss. Arne Osojnik (196-F-2004) came up with 18 points, while Jan Zemljic (178-G/F-2004) added 17 points for Slovenia. David Pavin (175-SG-2005) notched 20 points for Croatia.

Turkey - United Kingdom 82-38
Turkey thumped United Kingdom to secure the quarterfinal berth. Turkey accumulated a 41-18 halftime lead. They erupted for 41 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Ozgur Cengiz (177-G-2005), Karahan Efeoglu (203-F-2004) and Eray Buyukcangaz (200-G-2004) delivered 10 points each for the winning side. Latrell Davis (190-G-2005) replied with 14 points for United Kingdom.

Lithuania - Czech Republic 88-57
Lithuania cruised past Czech Republic to reach the quarterfinal stage. The Baltic team posted a 51-29 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Paulius Murauskas (203-F-2004) netted 20 points, while Motiejus Krivas (213-C-2004) had 16 points and 14 rebounds for Lithuania. Adam Lukes (191-G-2004) netted 13 points for Czech Republic.

Israel - Poland 65-58
Israel held off Poland in Round of 16 battle. Israel piled up a 34-28 halftime lead. They stretched the lead to as many as 12 points at the final break. Noam Yaacov (186-PG-2004) tallied 16 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for Israel. Anthony Wrzeszcz (191-G/F-2004) tossed in 17 points for Poland.

Serbia - Montenegro 80-56
Serbia cruised past Montenegro behind 22 points from Marko Sarenac (207-PF-2004). Djordje Curcic (194-G-2005) added 11 points for the winners. Serbia went on a 27-11 run in the second term. They followed with a 20-12 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Amar Hot (185-G-2004) netted 18 points for Montenegro.

Spain - North Macedonia 73-45
Spain breezed past North Macedonia en route to the quarterfinal round. Spain established a 37-21 halftime lead. They limited North Macedonia to just 24 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Izan Almansa (200-C-2005) notched 15 points for Spain. Teodor Simikj (215-C-2004) netted 11 points for North Macedonia.

Italy - Greece 64-55
Italy outgunned Greece to advance into the quarterfinal stage in Turkey. Italy used a 35-17 rally in the second and third terms to take a decisive advantage. Matteo Visintin (189-G-2004) and Niccolo Moretti (187-PG-2004) produced 15 points each for the Azzurri. Konstantinos Korkontzelos (193-F-2004) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Greece.