North Macedonia's national team cruised to an emphatic 87-49 win over Azerbaijan in a EuroBasket 2027 qualification game on November 28, 2025. This dominant defensive performance at home puts North Macedonia in a strong position early in the qualifying campaign. North Macedonia set the tone with intense, physical defense from the outset, forcing Azerbaijan into difficult shots and numerous turnovers. The hosts translated those defensive efforts into easy transition baskets, quickly building an insurmountable lead. By halftime, the contest was effectively decided, allowing North Macedonia to experiment with rotations and maintain their defensive intensity. Azerbaijan struggled to find any offensive flow, scoring in single digits in two of the four quarters. The balanced scoring attack from North Macedonia, with multiple players reaching double figures, highlighted their team-first approach. The comprehensive 87-49 victory is a confidence-boosting result for North Macedonia as they look to navigate a challenging qualifying group.