Nice Britain produced a gutsy fightback to shock Greece with an exciting 73-72 victory within the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
Greece had a 17-point cushion at 39-22 shortly earlier than half-time on the Copper Field Enviornment in London, however the hosts slowly chipped away at their lead.
The turning level for GB got here in a 21-3 run of scoring which gave them a 10-point benefit, and though the Greeks battled again the house aspect held on.
GB, Greece and Slovakia are all locked on 5 factors in Group F after three matches.
GB’s prime scorer was Gabriel Olaseni, who bagged 16 factors, whereas Akwasi Yeboah and Quinn Ellis completed with 15 apiece.
“It was a extremely gritty win for us. I used to be actually pleased with the group with some good particular person performances,” GB coach Marc Steutel advised a information convention.
Greece are ranked thirteenth within the FIBA world rankings whereas Nice Britain are fiftieth.
The 2 sides meet once more in Pylaia on 24 November.