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12 Giant Men break record after 30 years

The Turkish National Basketball Team defeated Serbia in the EuroBasket to finish at the top of its group. This match went down in history as the first since 1995 in which three players each recorded 4 or more three-pointers.

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12 Giant Men break record after 30 years

The Turkish National Men's Basketball Team defeated Serbia 95-90 in their 5th and final match of the 2025 European Championship Group A. Finishing the group with 5 wins out of 5 and securing the top spot, the Crescent-Stars will face Sweden in the Round of 16.

Following this victory, a remarkable statistic emerged for the 12 Giant Men. For the first time in 29 years, Turkey completed a EuroBasket match in which three different players hit 4 or more three-pointers.

Against Serbia:

  • Shane Larkin: 5/8
  • Alperen Şengün: 4/7
  • Cedi Osman: 4/7 shooting percentage.

This performance was recorded as a historic achievement, repeating for the first time since 1995.


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