September 7, 2025
Sait YARDIMCI
Riga, Latvia
Events & Team Building

Georgia Stuns France 80-70 to Reach Historic First Quarter-Final

EuroBasket 2025 – Round of 16 • Riga, Latvia

Georgia Stun Another Giant Historic Quarter-Final Berth

Georgia 80

France 70

Georgia reach Quarter-Finals for the first time

Game Overview

Control, Composure, and a Golden Chapter

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 delivered yet another shock on Sunday night as Georgia defeated France 80–70, securing their first-ever place in the Quarter-Finals. Having already eliminated reigning champions Spain on the opening day, Georgia added another European powerhouse to their list of victims, writing a golden chapter in their basketball history.

Georgia controlled the tempo for most of the contest, allowing France to lead for just four minutes. Despite never opening up a double-digit margin, Aleksandar Džikić’s team maintained composure and discipline throughout all four quarters.

France rallied late with three straight triples to tie it at 66–66 with four minutes to play—only for Tornike Shengelia to bury a clutch three and Kamar Baldwin to convert three free throws, pushing Georgia ahead for good.

At that decisive moment, the combination of shot-making and poised execution effectively ended France’s comeback hopes and preserved Georgia’s historic night.

Game Flow & Turning Points

Georgia Set the Tone

Disciplined tempo, half-court execution, and shot selection gave Georgia early control.

GE in control

France Hang Around

Despite poor perimeter shooting, France found just enough stops to keep the margin narrow.

Within 1–2 possessions

Three-Triples Surge

France catch fire with three consecutive threes to make it 66–66 with four minutes left.

66–66 (4:00)

Shengelia & Baldwin Close It

Shengelia drills a clutch triple; Baldwin coolly sinks three free throws. Georgia slam the door.

Final: 80–70

Standout Performances

Player of the Game

Kamar Baldwin

Guard • Georgia

24 Points (Career-high at EuroBasket)

8/10 FG

Leadership Orchestrated key possessions

Tornike Shengelia

Clutch

24 PTS Go-ahead 3PT 4Q Calm

Long-Range Comparison

3-Point Shooting

10/18 • 55%

6/36 • 16%

Time France Led

Georgia control

4 minutes

France’s Late Fight

Sylvain Francisco

14 Points

Shorthanded Les Bleus

No Wembanyama, Gobert, or Fournier; perimeter reliance exposed

Offensive Inconsistency

6/36 from 3 (16%) ultimately sank the comeback

Key Statistics

3PT Efficiency

55%vs16%

Time in the Lead (France)

GE Controlvs4:00

Clutch Burst

Shengelia 3+Baldwin FTs

The Significance

This victory marks Georgia’s first-ever Quarter-Final appearance in just their sixth EuroBasket participation. Tactical discipline under Coach Aleksandar Džikić and unwavering belief powered a run that has already toppled two European heavyweights.

For France, it’s a rare stumble—only the second time in 25 years outside the last eight. The absence of marquee names underlined an overreliance on perimeter offense that faltered against Georgia’s focus.

Georgia’s Milestone

First-ever EuroBasket Quarter-Final • Momentum meets belief

Next: Finland

A surprise-vs-surprise clash with energy to spare