Great Britain Upsets Montenegro 89–83 in EuroBasket 2025 – Nelson Stuns Podgorica Crowd

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Great Britain defeats Montenegro 89–83 in EuroBasket 2025. Luke Nelson leads the British squad in a shocking group stage upset.


EuroBasket 2025 delivered another surprise as Great Britain toppled Montenegro 89–83, proving they’re not just here to make up the numbers. The Montenegrin fans came ready to celebrate—but the British squad had other plans.

Nelson Leads the Way

Luke Nelson caught fire, scoring 22 points with 6 assists, including several clutch baskets down the stretch. His fearless drives and timely threes gave Great Britain the edge when it mattered most.

Montenegro’s Missed Chance

Despite the loss, Nikola Vučević was a force inside, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds. But Montenegro’s turnovers and missed free throws late in the fourth quarter left the door wide open for the British upset.

A Night to Remember

For Great Britain, this was a statement win—showing grit, energy, and belief on the big stage. Montenegro, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly as the competition only gets tougher.

Final score: Great Britain 89, Montenegro 83.


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