On September 16th , Germany narrowly defeated Turkey 88-83 to win their second European Championship title. The match was a rollercoaster affair, with 15 lead changes and 11 ties , making it one of the closest finals in history.

Germany's last championship dates back to 1993. Now, after winning the 2023 World Cup, they once again stand at the top of Europe, becoming one of the few teams after the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Spain to have won both the World Cup and the European Championship.

The turning point of the game came in the final minute. Turkey was leading by one point when Dennis Schroder stepped up in the crucial moment . He first drove for a layup to take the lead, then hit a mid-range shot to extend the lead to three points. With 20 seconds remaining, Shin Kyung's crucial three-pointer missed, allowing Schroder to grab the rebound and sink both free throws to seal the victory.

The Player of the Game award went to 25- year-old Isaiah Bonga . Traditionally known for his defensive prowess, he displayed his offensive prowess in this final, scoring 20 points. This included two clutch three-pointers and a one-handed dunk in the final quarter, and he even grabbed a crucial offensive rebound in the dying seconds. Coach Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised him after the game as a " Swiss Army Knife , " a player with both offensive and defensive prowess, a truly well-deserved honor.

Statistically, Germany dominated second-chance possessions 14-7, exemplified by Bonga 's clutch rebounds. Overall, Germany maintained their World Cup-winning team style, displaying balance and resilience on both offense and defense. On the Turkish side, Shin Kyung-hyeok scored a game-high 28 points , but was unable to lead his team to a historic victory.

Germany's victory not only means that they have regained their dominant position in the European arena, but also marks that they have completed the rare feat of winning the World Cup and the European Championship consecutively.