The EuroBasket 2025 group stage is heating up with all eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Greece is now looking to extend its unbeaten run against Bosnia and Herzegovina in what promises to be a defining matchup for both teams. While the Greeks have cruised through their opening three games with dominant performances on both ends, Bosnia fights to stay in knockout contention despite missing several key stars who could change their fortunes.
For fans eager to catch the action, here’s everything you need to know about watching this crucial clash and what to expect when these two nations collide.
When and Where Can Fans Watch Greece vs Bosnia?
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
- Time: 3:00 p.m. local time in Limassol, Cyprus (8:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. BST)
- Venue: Spyros Kyprianou Arena, Limassol
- Live Stream: Courtside 1891: FIBA’s official subscription service
- TV Coverage:
- Bosnia: EON and Arena Sport
- Greece: In Greece, all games are available on ERT and NOVASPORTS or through FIBA’s official streaming platform, Courtside 1891.
- ERT (Local) – Greece matches, select others
- NOVASPORTS (Local) – All matches
- Courtside 1891 (Global) – All matches
Greece’s Dominant Start
Greece has looked sharp from the opening tip of the group stage, making a statement with their convincing win against Italy. They followed that performance with a commanding blowout victory over Cyprus and another decisive win against a weakened Georgia squad that couldn’t match their intensity.
Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis has carefully managed Giannis Antetokounmpo’s minutes after his limited preparation time coming into the tournament. The Milwaukee Bucks star has responded to increased playing time by averaging almost 29 points per game in his last two outings, showing the explosive form that makes Greece so dangerous.
However, their supporting cast has proven equally crucial to their success. Kostas Sloukas’ veteran playmaking has kept the offense flowing smoothly, creating opportunities for teammates and controlling the game’s tempo.
🇬🇷 Kostas Sloukas is just getting warmed up 🔥
📊 21 PTS 5 AST 25 EFF as Greece get the win against GB & advance to the #EuroBasket Round Of 16! pic.twitter.com/he9xsfgLYv
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 5, 2022
Meanwhile, Vassilis Toliopoulos has stepped up as an unexpected contributor, providing valuable minutes off the bench. The combination of established veterans and emerging players has given Greece remarkable depth. If shooters like Tyler Dorsey and Kostas Papanikolaou continue knocking down threes at their current high clip, Greece’s ceiling reaches the level of any legitimate contender in this tournament.
Greece has been even more impressive on the defensive end, suffocating opponents and holding all three teams under 70 points. This level of two-way consistency has already secured their spot in the Round of 16 with games still remaining.
What Challenges Face Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Qualification Hopes?
Bosnia has leaned heavily on its trademark grit throughout the tournament, but they’ve encountered several crushing setbacks that have complicated its path forward. Against Italy, they stayed competitive deep into the game before ultimately falling apart in a disappointing 96-79 defeat that stung more than the final margin suggested.
Now sitting at 1-2, their route to qualification has become increasingly narrow, meaning they’ll need at least one major upset victory in their remaining games to keep their tournament dreams alive.
The absence of star guards Dzanan Musa and Xavier Casteneda, combined with Maralem Halilovic’s continued injury struggles, has severely limited their offensive options. This has placed an enormous burden on Jusuf Nurkić and Amar Alibegovic to generate scoring, while John Roberson has recently emerged as a reliable creator in isolation situations.
– Can he shoot?
– Yes, I can shoot.Jusuf Nurkic casually dropping treys.#EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/5eIUzPycs1
— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) August 28, 2025
Defensively, players like Amar Gegic, Adin Vrabac, and Edin Atic face the daunting task of trying to contain Antetokounmpo’s versatile attack. Slowing down one of the world’s best players represents a challenge that would test any defensive scheme.
Greece vs Bosnia: Head-to-Head History
Looking at their official matchups since 2000, Greece holds a 4-1 record against Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, Bosnia’s lone victory came in their most recent EuroBasket encounter, providing them with a psychological edge and genuine confidence heading into this crucial clash.
Which Players Will Take the Court in the Starting Lineups?
Greece
- G: Kostas Sloukas
- G: Tyler Dorsey
- F: Kostas Papanikolaou
- F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- C: Dinos Mitoglou
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- G: Amar Gegic
- G: Aleksandar Lazic
- F: Edin Atic
- F: Amar Alibegovic
- C: Jusuf Nurkić
Greece enters this matchup with a perfectly balanced approach that combines elite perimeter shooting with Antetokounmpo’s unstoppable presence attacking the paint. Bosnia, meanwhile, must overcome its limited depth and inconsistent shooting struggles, relying on its grit and Nurkić’s interior size to stay competitive.
While Bosnia brings the heart and Nurkić’s imposing presence, Antetokounmpo’s return to peak tournament form is the biggest storyline heading into this showdown. With their superior depth and two-way execution, Greece appears positioned to march confidently through Group C with an unblemished 4-0 record.