Serbia beats Turkey 80-74 in EuroBasket 2017 knockout stage
Serbia's Vladimir Lucic (C) in action against Turkey's Semih Erden (L) and Kenan Sipahi during the EuroBasket 2017 group D match between Turkey and Serbia, in Istanbul, Turkey 04 September 2017. (EPA Photo)
by Daily Sabah
Sep 04, 2017 12:00 am


Turkish national men's basketball team, also dubbed the "12 Giant Men," lost to Balkan heavyweights Serbia 80-74 late Monday.

The win has been very advantageous for the Serbs to advance to the group stage.

The Crescent-Stars played against Russia and Great Britain in previous Group D matches.

The team will host Belgium Tuesday in the FIBA EuroBasket 2017.

A win would be the best possible morale-booster for the Turkish national team ahead of the final day of the group phase.

Last Update: September 04, 2017 22:57