Spain was defeated by Greece 86-90 in a classic FIBA EuroBasket 2025 showdown between European powerhouses on September 5th. Greece bounced back from their earlier upset with a crucial four-point victory over the Spanish giants in a back-and-forth thriller. The game lived up to its billing, featuring elite execution from both sides. Greece's star guard had a phenomenal performance, scoring from all levels to keep his team in front for most of the second half. Spain made a characteristic late run, cutting a nine-point deficit to two in the final minute. However, Greece answered with a clutch basket in the post and secured the win with defensive stops on Spain's final two possessions. This result threw the group standings wide open.