Greece’s national team punched its ticket to the EuroBasket semifinals for the first time in 16 years after taking down Lithuania, and once again it was the “Greek Freak” who carried them there. With 29 points, relentless energy, and his trademark dominance on both ends of the floor, Giannis led Vassilis Spanoulis’ squad into the medal zone, just one game away from the final and two wins away from making history.
Antetokounmpo is putting together a tournament for the ages. He has now strung together 11 straight EuroBasket games with at least 25 points, a streak that places him in rarefied air. Only the legendary Nick Galis — the ultimate Greek basketball icon — has done better, with an untouchable 19-game run.
For context: Giannis has played six games at EuroBasket 2022 and five this year, never once dipping below the 25-point mark. That consistency cements him in second place all-time for consecutive 25+ performances in the competition, ahead of greats like Radivoj Korac, Luka Doncic, and Pau Gasol.
Giannis’ scoring line so far in 2025:
• vs. Italy: 31 points
• vs. Georgia: 27 points
• vs. Spain: 25 points
• vs. Israel: 37 points
• vs. Lithuania: 29 points
If Greece goes the distance in Berlin, Antetokounmpo could stretch that streak to 13 games. To actually chase down Galis’ record, however, he would need to return in 2029, when he’ll be 34 years old — a tantalizing thought for Greek fans dreaming of history.
For now, though, it’s about the here and now: Greece is alive, dangerous, and fueled by a superstar who’s playing the best basketball of his national team career.
All-time leaders in 25+ point EuroBasket games
1. Nikos Galis (Greece) — 19
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) — 11
3. Radivoj Korac (Yugoslavia) — 7
4. Luka Doncic (Slovenia) — 7
5. Doron Jamchi (Israel) — 6
6. Dariusz Zelig (Poland) — 5
7. Sasha Vezenkov (Bulgaria) — 5
8. Alexey Shved (Russia) — 4
9. Drazen Petrovic (Yugoslavia) — 4
10. Jorgen Hansson (Sweden) — 4
11. Pau Gasol (Spain) — 4
