EuroBasket 2022 playoffs live: France miraculously escapes a loss against Turkey / News - Basketnews.com

After losing Shane Larkin to a tournament-ending injury, Turkey takes on France in the first match of the EuroBasket 2022 playoffs.

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EuroBasket 2022 playoffs in Berlin start with a battle between Turkey and France.

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Both teams step into the matchup after losses in the last game of the group stage. Turkey fell against Spain, while France had to bow down to Luka Doncic's 47-point performance and the Slovenian national team.

Prior to the battle, it was revealed that the main point guard of the Turkish team, Shane Larkin, has suffered a significant injury and will need an operation, forcing the Anadolu Efes Istanbul star to miss the remainder of the tournament.

Although Turkey placed second in Group A, they're coming to the match as the overwhelming underdogs against France, who finished the group phase in third place in Group B.

The match is scheduled to start in Mercedes-Benz Arena at 12:00 CET, which sparked comments from Turkish head coach Ergin Ataman, accusing the organizing body of disrespecting the nation with such a timeslot.

Turkey 86:87 France

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