In a disappointing performance, the Greek national basketball team faced defeat against Montenegro with a score of 65-67 during the Mundobasket qualifiers. The team's lack of rhythm, passion, and shooting accuracy hindered their chances of success on home ground. Defensively weak and offensively poor, Greece was plagued by ineffective decisions throughout the match, particularly in the closing moments, which contributed to their loss.

The game began with both teams struggling for pace and precision, trading leads until Montenegro edged ahead at the end of the first quarter, leading 19-17. As the match progressed, Montenegro managed to build a small lead, punishing Greece's defensive lapses, at one point extending their advantage to seven points. The halftime score stood at 40-38 in favor of Montenegro, with the momentum lingering into the third quarter, where they maintained a narrow lead of 55-52 heading into the final period.

As the game approached its climax, Greece attempted to rally from behind amidst a flurry of turnovers and mistakes. Despite their struggles, they managed to tighten the score and kept the contest thrilling until the end. Papapetrou emerged as the MVP for Greece, making crucial plays to bring the team back into contention. With just 92 seconds left, Kalaitzakis scored to narrow the deficit, but Greece ultimately could not secure the victory, leaving fans disappointed in this crucial qualifying match.