Round of 16 is set in Tampere

Turkey - Croatia 79-87
Croatia recorded the first win in Tampere. They beat Turkey to ensure 1-2 record in Group A. Croatia trailed by five points ten minutes into the game. But they ignited a 28-18 run in the second frame to spur ahead for good. Toni Torbarina (182-SG-2006) scored 19 points, while Josip Pavkovic (206-C-2006) added 15 points in the victory. Yigit Kaba (202-F-2006) netted 19 points for Turkey.

Belgium - Germany 54-76
Germany clinched the third straight win in Group A. They outscored Belgium to stay undefeated. Germany opened a 48-18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Hannes Steinbach (206-PF-2006) posted 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Christian Anderson (185-PG-2006) added 14 points for Germany. Jayden Hodge (193-SG-2007) tossed in 15 points for Belgium.

France - Sweden 88-58
France cruised past Sweden to finish group stage unbeaten. France unloaded 50 points in the second half to ease to the third straight win. Mohamed Diakite (208-F-2006) notched 14 points, while Nolan Traore (193-PG-2006) added 13 points for France. Julius Price (189-G-2006) produced 14 points for Sweden.

Serbia - Israel 101-73
Serbia stormed past Israel to secure the third consecutive win in Group C. They exploded with 53 points in the second half to march to the win. Andrej Kostic (198-G-2006) provided 14 points, while Savo Drezgic (193-G-2006) and Milos Sojic (203-PF-2006) added 12 points each for Serbia. Rany Belaga (197-PG-2006, agency: Avi Zilberman) banked in 20 points for Israel.

Denmark - Greece 87-95
Greece celebrated the first victory at the tournament as they rallied past Denmark. The Hellenes established a comfortable 54-29 halftime lead and protected it well throughout the second half. Panagiotis Pagonis (205-F-2006) tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds for Greece. Frederik Erichsen (205-G-2006) finished with 21 points for Denmark.

Finland - Slovenia 44-92
Slovenia wrapped up their Group D campaign at a perfect 3-0 record storming past Finland today. Slovenia posted a comfortable 46-23 halftime lead. They sank 46 points in the second half to race to the victory. Leon Ivicic (195-G-2006) scored 23 points, while Vit Hrabar (204-PF-2006) added 13 points for Slovenia. Aaron Ekwere (190-G-2006) scored 11 points for Finland.

Spain - Lithuania 81-84
Lithuania registered the first win in Tampere. They outlasted Spain to finish in the third position in Group D. Spain enjoyed a 44-39 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Lithuania sank 29 points in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Nojus Indrusaitis (198-F-2006) accounted for 25 points for Lithuania. Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Spain.

Latvia - Italy 70-90
Italy cruised past Latvia to end up at 2-1 record in Group C. Italy led by just two points at halftime 40-38. But they ignited a 50-32 rally in the second half to ice the victory. Theo Airhienbuwa (201-F/G-2006) stepped up with 17 points for the Azzurri. Kristers Skrinda (200-F-2006) posted 21 points and 10 rebounds for Latvia.