Tarik Biberovic hits buzzer-beater, Turkey tops Iceland
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Final score: 76-75
Turkey suffers more than expected to overcome Iceland in the Eurobasket 2025 qualifying game.
At the Sinan Erdem Arena, Ataman’s men controlled the game but never went more than 11 points ahead. In the last period the visitors got closer again and found the lead on several occasions, the last one with Gudmundsson with 3 seconds left. On the following possession Biberovic receives and shoots in precarious balance, but the ball goes in for the 76-75 win.
Sanli had a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Osmani scored 14 points (6/8 FG) with 5 rebounds.
For Iceland, Hlinason produced 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, Hermannsson ended with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.