Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic EuroBasket performance secures top spot for Greece

·

Greece has clinched the top spot in Group C of the 2022 EuroBasket after defeating Ukraine 99-79 this morning in Milan.

Giannis Antetokounmpo personally delivered a 7-0 start and his absence was notable when Ukraine made their first significant charge taking a 25-23 lead early in the second quarter.

By halftime, Greece was trailing with the scoreline standing at 46-39.

It was here that Greece’s head coach, Dimitrios Itoudis, returned The Greek Freak to the court.

Down 49-43 in the third quarter, Antetokounmpo scored 13 successive points in a burst that turned the game on its head.

Across the entirety of the game, Giannis scored 41 points, the most by a player in a single EuroBasket game since Dirk Nowitzki’s 43 in 2001. When he heard that stat, all he did was nod.

Nick Calathes had 13 points and seven assists for Greece, while Tyler Dorsey added another 13 points.

This morning’s comeback, led by the Milwaukee Bucks star, toppled Ukraine’s undefeated status, cementing Greece’s position in the Group C top spot with a chance to end this phase unbeaten by beating Estonia on Friday.

SOURCE: FIBA Basketball

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek Australians among top real estate young guns of 2025

A number of young Greek Australians have cemented their place among the best in Sydney and NSW’s real estate scene.

Lachlan Arghyros balances surfing dreams and school through distance education

Fifteen-year-old Lachlan Arghyros from Kingscliff, NSW, is making waves both in and out of the water as he chases a surfing career.

Greek farmers discuss sustainable olive oil production

Sustainable olive oil production is a priority for growing numbers of farmers in Greece as they confront the challenges of global warming.

Greece ranks among top three global shipping powers

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, the global shipping industry remains resilient.

Oldest Greek marble altar found in western Mediterranean

Archaeologists have uncovered a marble column fragment from the 5th century B.C. at the Casas del Turuñuelo site in southwestern Spain.

You May Also Like

Students from the GCM Schools receive Premier’s VCE Awards

Savvina Koumidi and Eleana Sklaveniti, students of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), were honoured with the 'Premier’s VCE Award.'

Millions bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II as state funeral held in London

Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest at Windsor Castle near London, the UK, after a state funeral watched by millions of people.

Greek Government Spokesman Pavlos Marinakis on European elections and the diaspora

Two days before the crucial European elections on June 9th, Greek Government Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis spoke to The Greek Herald.