Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Greece to crushing victory against Georgia
Greece confirmed their status as Group C favorites with a commanding 94-53 win against Georgia in Limassol, in front of 7,290 spectators. This third consecutive victory allows the Hellenes to maintain their perfect record in this competition, with the notable return of their NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
After being rested during the second game against Cyprus, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court with a dominant performance. The Milwaukee Bucks star compiled 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in 27 minutes, reminding everyone why he is considered one of the best players in the world.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s powerful return
The turning point of the game came in the first 13 minutes, when Greece took control thanks to a 12-2 run that opened up a 36-22 lead. Dinos Mitoglou particularly stood out during this sequence by scoring 8 points, contributing to his total of 17 points with 3 successful 3-pointers.
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A Greek collective demonstration
Beyond Antetokounmpo’s individual performance, Greece delivered a true team demonstration. The Hellenic team excelled from long range with a remarkable 14/25 from 3-point range (56% success rate) and moved the ball well with 28 assists. This offensive fluidity contrasted with Georgian struggles, limited to 30% shooting and only 4/22 from 3-point range (18%).
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Alexander Mamukelashvili tried to keep Georgia in the game with 14 points, but the gap widened to 17 points at halftime and continued to grow afterward. Greece now awaits results from other matches to know their fate: a victory by Cyprus against Spain or Italy against Bosnia and Herzegovina would guarantee them a place in the round of 16 in Riga.
The next challenge will see Greece face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday to try to complete a perfect 4-0 run, while Georgia will challenge the Cypriot hosts hoping to reach a 2-2 record.
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