Germany are the new kings of Europe, edging past Turkey 88–83 in a thrilling EuroBasket final that lived up to every expectation.

It was a showdown between the tournament’s two best teams, and they delivered a spectacle worthy of the occasion. For long stretches, Turkey seemed to have the game in their grasp, executing their plan to perfection and keeping the Germans on the ropes.

But when it mattered most, Dennis Schroder and his teammates showed why Germany always seem to have the final word. Echoing Gary Lineker’s famous line about football — that it’s a simple game where 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans win — this time, it was basketball’s turn to prove the point.

In the decisive moments, Germany’s individual brilliance shone through, turning the tide and sealing the trophy.