Results and Stats from Day 2 in Tampere

Lithuania - Slovenia 95-100
Slovenia registered the second straight win in Group D. They outgunned Lithuania to stay perfect. The Baltic team enjoyed a 50-45 halftime lead. But Slovenia unloaded 55 points in the second half to snatch a tough win. Urban Kroflic (197-F-2006) came up with 20 points, while Vit Hrabar (204-PF-2006) and Mark Padjen (196-G-2006) added 15 points each for the winners. Kasparas Jakucionis (196-G/F-2006) answered with 24 points for Lithuania.

Israel - Italy 80-89
Italy opened win count in Tampere. They outlasted Israel for 1-1 record in Group C. Italy trailed by five points ten minutes into the game. But they responded with a 42-35 rally in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Dame Sarr (198-F/G-2006) tallied 18 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the Azzurri. Ben Saraf (197-PG-2006) scored 19 points for Israel.

Turkey - Belgium 73-77
Belgium improved at 2-0 record in Group A as they topped Turkey. Belgium looked the dominant side in the first half. They grabbed a 45-31 halftime lead. Turkey woke up after the big break. They sank 42 points in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Jarne Elouna (204-PF-2006) scored 15 points, while Corentin Efono (191-F-2006) added 14 points for Belgium. Kaan Onat (195-PG-2007) tossed in 19 points for Turkey.

Sweden - Greece 91-81 OT
Sweden overcame Greece in overtime thriller in Finland tonight. Casper Pohto (189-G-2006) notched 24 points as the Scandinavian team gained the second straight win. Greece forced overtime with a 20-13 run in the fourth frame. But Sweden limited their opponents to just 2 points in the extra period to secure the win. Panagiotis Pagonis (205-F-2006) had 24 points and 11 rebounds for Greece.

Croatia - Germany 70-99
Germany cruised past Croatia en route to the second consecutive win in Group A. Germany dominated from start to finish to earn a well-deserved win. Christian Anderson (185-PG-2006) and Jack Kayil (191-PG-2006) nailed 20 points each for Germany. Josip Pavkovic (206-C-2006) answered with 14 points for Croatia.

Spain - Finland 78-56
Spain thumped Finland to claim the first win in Group D. Spain registered a 40-29 halftime lead. They held Finland to just 27 points in the second half to race to the win. Mario Saint-Supery (194-G/F-2006) provided 26 points for the winners. Elmeri Abbey (178-G-2006) banked in 11 points for the hosts.

Serbia - Latvia 93-82
Serbia rallied past Latvia for the second win in a row in Group C. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. Serbia led by just three points at halftime 52-49. But they went on a 21-11 rally in the third term to take a decisive advantage. Savo Drezgic scored 29 points, while Aleksa Dimitrijevic (213-C/F-2006) added 15 points for Serbia. Rolands Sulcs (178-PG-2006) had 20 points for Latvia.

France - Denmark 109-79
France outgunned Denmark to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. les Bleus registered a 68-42 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Noa Essengue (207-F-2006) tallied 21 points, while Mohamed Diakite (208-F-2006) added 13 points for France. Noah Norgaard (189-SG-2007) answered with 16 points for Denmark.