EuroBasket 2025: Poland Advances to Quarterfinals with 80-72 Win Over Bosnia

Poland defeats Bosnia 80-72 in EuroBasket round of 16

EuroBasket 2025: Poland's Jordan Loyd and Mateusz Ponitka lead the charge in their 80-72 win over Bosnia. Read the match recap.

The game's outcome was determined in the final quarter, where Poland's strong performance sealed their victory...

Poland overcame a slow start to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 80-72 in the EuroBasket Round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal match against Turkey. Bosnia dominated the early stages, with John Roberson and Jusuf Nurkic leading the charge, and closed out the first quarter with a 23-14 lead, which extended to 31-21 at one point.

However, Poland mounted a strong comeback, narrowing the gap to 34-33 before Bosnia steadied themselves and took a 44-40 lead into halftime. The second half saw Bosnia extend their lead to 55-47, but Poland responded with a decisive 10-1 run, taking the lead 57-56 and eventually closing out the game with an 80-72 victory.

Poland Mounts a Comeback

Poland staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a nine-point deficit to take a one-point lead, thanks to strong performances from Jordan Loyd and Mateusz Ponitka in the next two quarters. Their efforts paid off, turning the score around in their favor.

The game's outcome was determined in the final quarter, where Poland's strong performance sealed their victory. Despite the score remaining close, Poland managed to pull away, leading by six points with two minutes left. Bosnia attempted a comeback, but Mateusz Ponitka's crucial steal and Jordan Loyd's subsequent basket effectively ended the game for Bosnia.

Jordan Loyd was Poland's standout player, scoring 28 points, including three three-pointers, and adding a rebound, assist, steal, and block. He was instrumental in Poland's comeback and sealed the win with a dagger jumper in the final minute. Mateusz Ponitka also played a pivotal role, scoring 19 points with 9 rebounds and 3 steals. For Bosnia, Jusuf Nurkic scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while John Roberson added 19 points.

JORDAN LOYDOWSKI WITH THE DAGGER 🗡️#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/Bu2HMvdgiY

— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 7, 2025

Key Performers:

Jordan Loyd: Scored 26 points, including three three-pointers, and added a rebound, assist, steal, and block. He was instrumental in Poland's comeback and sealed the win with a dagger jumper in the final minute.

Mateusz Ponitka: Contributed 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals, playing a pivotal role in Poland's victory.

Jusuf Nurkic: Scored 20 points for Bosnia, moving him into the top five of Bosnia's all-time EuroBasket scoring list.

Poland's win marks their second consecutive top-eight finish for the first time since 1971, and they'll look to continue their momentum against Turkey in the quarterfinals.