On September 1, in Group C of the 2025 Men's Basketball European Cup, Greece defeated Georgia 94-53 thanks to the strong return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and secured a place in the top 16 in advance after three consecutive victories.

Greece was the first team from the group to advance. The match drew a crowd of 7,290. After a somewhat close opening 13 minutes, Greece suddenly surged, launching a 12-2 run to extend their lead to 36-22 . Dinos Mitoglou scored eight points during that period. By halftime, Greece was leading by 17 points, and Georgia never had a chance to come back.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had rested in the previous game against Cyprus, immediately dominated upon his return. He finished with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, effectively becoming the team's absolute centerpiece. Mitoglou contributed 17 points, including three three-pointers. For Georgia, Aleksandr Mamukelashvili scored 14 points, but it wasn't enough to reverse the defeat.

The Greeks were on fire from the perimeter, shooting 14-for-25 from three-point range for a 56% shooting percentage . They also dished out 28 assists, demonstrating excellent teamwork. On defense, they held Georgia to a 30% shooting percentage and a mere 4-for -22 from three-point range , for an 18% shooting percentage .

Greece, now undefeated in three matches, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to finish the group stage with a perfect record. Georgia, on the other hand, will face host Cyprus. It's worth noting that Georgia coach Dikic rested NBA center Goga Bitadze in this match. Veteran player Shengelia played just four minutes, and Kamal Baldwin only 17 minutes.