Spain and Turkey to clash for title in Izmir

SEMIS

Serbia - Spain 38-60
Spain thumped Serbia to reach the title game in Izmir. Spain dominated throughout the game. They established a 31-13 halftime lead. Spain followed with a strong 19-10 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Izan Almansa (200-C-2005) accounted for 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Eddy Pinedo (197-SF-2004) added 11 points for Spain. Lazar Djokovic (207-F-2004) notched 13 points for Serbia.

Slovenia - Turkey 64-79
Turkey overcame a slow start to tame Slovenia in the second semifinal in Izmir. Karahan Efeoglu (203-F-2004) scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as Turkey would now face Spain for the title. Slovenia led by as many as 15 points after the first period. But Turkey used a 48-23 rally in the next two periods to spur ahead. They held Slovenia to just 13 points in the fourth term to seal the win. Berke Buyuktuncel (202-F-2004) had 19 points for the home side. Arne Osojnik (196-F-2004) answered with 14 points for Slovenia.