Quarterfinals are set in Tampere

- July 31, 2024
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Germany - Denmark 80-74
Germany knocked down Denmark en route to the quarterfinal stage. Germany built a 45-34 halftime advantage. Denmark narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Hannes Steinbach (206-PF-2006) posted 25 points and 17 rebounds, while Christian Anderson (185-PG-2006) added 17 points for Germany. Frederik Erichsen (205-G-2006) had 18 points for Denmark.

Belgium - Greece 66-62
Belgium completed quarterfinal picture in Tampere as they overcame Greece tonight. Belgium trailed by 11 points after ten minutes. But they ignited a 20-8 run in the fourth frame to snatch a tough win. Jayden Hodge (193-SG-2007) produced 15 points and 10 rebounds for Belgium. Eleftherios-Kosmas Liotopoulos (190-G-2006) netted 14 points for Greece.

Sweden - Croatia 91-66
Sweden cruised past Croatia in Round of 16 clash. The Scandinavian team posted a 46-34 halftime lead. They sank 45 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Julius Price (189-G-2006) stepped up with 26 points for Sweden. Ivan Juric (209-C-2006) answered with 19 points for Croatia.

France - Turkey 92-58
France stormed past Turkey on the way to the quarterfinals in Finland. les Bleus registered a comfortable 43-20 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Nolan Traore (193-PG-2006) chipped in 16 points, while Yohann Sissoko (188-SG-2006) added 15 points for France. Kaan Onat (195-PG-2007) notched 16 points for Turkey.

Serbia - Finland 81-67
Serbia held off hosting Finland in Round of 16. Serbia piled up a 37-26 halftime lead. They sank 44 points in the second half to march to a well-deserved victory. Aleksa Dimitrijevic (213-C/F-2006) notched 15 points and 9 rebounds for Serbia. Samu Adler (196-G-2007) tossed in 17 points for Finland.

Italy - Lithuania 85-94
Lithuania overcame Italy to clinch their quarterfinal berth. Lithuania unloaded 52 points in the first half to accumulate a 13-point lead. Italy sank 34 points in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Kasparas Jakucionis (196-G/F-2006) banked in 21 points for the Baltic team. Assui NGuessan replied with 19 points for Italy.

Spain - Israel 89-102
Israel outgunned Spain to advance into the quarterfinal round. They built a 44-38 halftime lead. Israel went on a 29-19 rally in the third term to build a decisive advantage. Spain sank 32 points in the fourth term but came up short of win. Ben Saraf (197-PG-2006) was unstoppable with 40 points and 8 rebounds for Israel. Hugo Gonzalez (198-G-2006) replied with 32 points for Spain.

Slovenia - Latvia 91-85 OT
Slovenia outlasted Latvia in overtime to secure their quarterfinal spot. Slovenia trailed by three points heading into the fourth term but they limited Latvia to just 15 points to force overtime. Slovenia then poured in 14 points in the extra period and snatched a tough win at the end. Urban Kroflic (197-F-2006) came up with 27 points, while Zak Smrekar (201-F/G-2006) added 23 points for Slovenia. Rolands Sulcs (178-PG-2006) scored 22 points for Latvia.

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