US EditionSengun’s triple-double sends Turkey into EuroBasket semifinals as Greece faces Lithuania
- Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double to lead Turkey to a 91-77 victory over Poland on Tuesday in Riga, securing a EuroBasket semifinal spot.
- Turkey reached the semifinals for the first time since 2001 after pulling away from Poland following a 46-32 halftime lead despite Poland's early physical defense.
- Sengun scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, had 10 assists, and made a one-handed full-court pass to Sehmus Hazer, who dunked late in the second quarter.
- Mateusz Ponitka and Jordan Loyd each contributed 19 points for Poland, and their coach Igor Milicic described their performance as impressive during the postgame press conference.
- On Friday in the semifinals, Turkey will compete against Lithuania, who have won three titles, or Greece, a two-time titleholder, setting up a possible gold medal clash between Luka Dončić and Sengun on Sunday.
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Turkey became the first team to qualify for the EuroBasket semifinals with a 91-77 victory over Poland, and remains undefeated alongside Germany. Alperen Sengün was the standout, becoming only the fifth player to record a triple-double at the European Championships. The Turks will next face Greece, which defeated Lithuania 87-76. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points.
Turkey's basketball team defeated Poland in the first quarterfinal match of the European Basketball Championship. Lithuania and Greece will meet in the evening.
The Turkish basketball team became the first semi-finalist at the ongoing European Championship final tournament in Riga when they defeated Poland by 14 points in the quarterfinals.
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nin.rsThe basketball team of Turkey defeated Poland in the quarter-finals of the European Championship without too many problems and is taking big steps towards a medal.
Turkish basketball players have advanced to the semifinals of the European Championship.
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