Alperen Sengun Shines in EuroBasket 2025 Opener: Latvia vs Turkey Match Stats

On Wednesday, August 27, a match of the first round in Group A took place at Arena Riga, where the home team from Latvia faced a significant defeat against the visiting Turkish team, with a final score of 73-93 (21:24; 18:23; 16:25; 18:21).

23-year-old Turkish center and team leader, Alperen Sengun, who plays for the NBA’s Houston Rockets, scored 16 points during the game. He also recorded eight rebounds (five on the opponent’s side and three on his own), dished out seven assists, and made one steal, albeit with five turnovers. His efficiency rating was «+23,» which was the second-highest on the team.

Earlier in Group A, which includes Latvia and Turkey, Portugal secured a decisive victory over the Great Britain team.