Where to watch Greece vs Israel: will Giannis take Hellas to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 QuarterFinals?

• → Game to take place at Arena Riga, Riga on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 21:45 Local Time (EEST)
• → Form check: Greece won Group C at 4–1 after a 90–86 nail-biter over Spain; Israel (3–2) come in off a 96–106 loss to Slovenia but carry the signature upset of France.
• → Context: Supernova wings: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s force vs Deni Avdija’s all-court surge.

Greece vs Israel: Avdija and Israel stand in Giannis' way to the quarterfinals

When Greece get the ball to the rim early and often, they look like a contender. Giannis opened the tournament with 31 against Italy and 27 versus Georgia, and he’s been relentlessly efficient—finishing in traffic, living at the stripe, and kicking out with purpose. The backcourt balance is key: Kostas Sloukas calms late possessions, and Tyler Dorsey spaces the floor. Around them, Dinos Mitoglou’s size and physicality help Greece control the glass and the paint.

The approach here is straightforward: wall off Israel’s first drives, contest without fouling, and keep the turnover count low. Greece don’t need to reinvent themselves, but just keep their shot diet clean (rim + good threes) and avoid the kind of dry spell that let Bosnia sneak a win earlier in the week (when they were missing Giannis).

Israel: Avdija’s leap, guard play with teeth

Deni Avdija has turned into a primary option in this setting, averaging mid-20s with a couple of big-scoring nights, including 34 against Slovenia and 23 in the upset of France. He’s getting to his right hand, mixing bully drives with touch finishes, and finding shooters when help commits. Yam Madar’s shot creation gives Israel a second handle, and Roman Sorkin’s activity offers rim runs and put-backs that change momentum.

Israel’s task is to move Greece’s defense - one pass won’t crack it. Empty-side actions, early drag screens, and a willingness to shoot open threes on time are mandatory. Defensively, they’ll try to build a crowd and live with contested jumpers; foul discipline is non-negotiable against Giannis.

How to watch Greece vs Israel

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