Who won EuroBasket 2005?
Greece won EuroBasket 2005, defeating Germany 78-62 in the final to claim the country's second FIBA European Championship title.
Questions about EuroBasket 2005
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Who was the MVP of EuroBasket 2005?
Dirk Nowitzki of Germany was voted the Most Valuable Player of EuroBasket 2005. He led all scorers with 26.1 points per game and averaged 10.6 rebounds per game, despite Germany finishing as runners-up.
Where was EuroBasket 2005 held?
EuroBasket 2005 was held in Serbia and Montenegro from the 16th to the 25th of September 2005. Games took place across four cities: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Podgorica, and Vršac.
Which teams qualified for the 2006 FIBA World Championship through EuroBasket 2005?
The top six teams in the final standings at EuroBasket 2005 earned direct berths to the 2006 FIBA World Championship, with additional spots allocated as wild cards to teams that finished seventh and below.
How many times had Belgrade hosted the European basketball championship before 2005?
Belgrade had hosted the European basketball championship twice before EuroBasket 2005, in 1961 and in 1975. The 2005 tournament was the third time the city served as host.
Who led EuroBasket 2005 in assists and steals?
Greece's Dimitris Diamantidis led the tournament in assists with 5.0 per game, recording a single-game high of 10. Russia's Andrei Kirilenko topped the steals chart with 3.3 per game and also led in blocks at 2.8 per game.