Portugal was very good in the previous match; they defended really well, and I thought they were a strong team. Tonight, they couldn't do anything against Türkiye. Türkiye quickly dominated the match and fielded a lineup that allowed them to rest their players.
It was a great match for Türkiye, both for the players to rest and for the bench players to gain confidence. We watched a match with a score difference of over 40 points. In the end, Türkiye finished with 95 points, and Portugal with 54
We're happy to have achieved one of the biggest wins of the EuroBasket tournament. However, it was a very disappointing match for Portugal, as their confidence was shaken. I wouldn't want to play against such a team. Turkey rested key players in the final two periods. Players like Alperen Şengün, Cedi Osman, and Shane Larkin were benched for the next match to avoid injury. I think it's a very logical move, as in a match where the other team is angry, they're more likely to injure your players.