Sweden fell to Montenegro 81-87 in a FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Group Phase encounter on September 1st. The Montenegrin squad secured a hard-fought six-point victory on the road, using a strong second-half performance to pull away from a determined Swedish side. The match was closely contested through the first two quarters, with Sweden's perimeter shooting keeping them in touch. However, Montenegro's interior presence and physicality began to tell after halftime, as they established a crucial double-digit lead in the third period. Sweden mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to a single possession in the final minutes, but key defensive stops and clutch free throws from Montenegro sealed the result. The win provided a vital start to Montenegro's campaign, while Sweden was left to rue missed opportunities in a tight contest that could have gone either way. The result had immediate implications for the group table, putting Montenegro in a strong early position.