The Greek national basketball team lost to Montenegro 67-65 in the third round of the World Championship qualifiers, struggling notably with their three-point shooting.
In the latest round of the World Championship qualifiers, Greece faced Montenegro in a closely contested match, ultimately losing by a narrow margin of 67-65. The Greek team struggled significantly with their shooting, completing a disappointing 6 out of 34 attempts from three-point range, which proved pivotal in their defeat. They also found it challenging to score from inside the arc, leading to an overall disappointing performance that leaves them with a record of 2-1 in the qualifiers.
Key players for Greece included Kostas Antetokounmpo, who scored 13 points, and Kostas Papanikolaou, who added 12 points. Their contributions were not enough, however, to overcome the poor shooting performance across the board. The team's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and their lack of depth in scoring from two-point range were critical factors that contributed to their loss in front of home fans.
Looking ahead, Greece will have a chance to redeem themselves as they face Montenegro once again, this time on the road. This upcoming match will be crucial for Greece to stay competitive in the qualifier standings, and they will need to improve their shooting efficiency if they hope to secure a victory and strengthen their position in the tournament.
