Estonia vs North Macedonia FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Where to Watch & Preview
- → Tipoff on February 21, 2025, 18:00 CET.
- → Match to be played at the Tondiraba Ice Hall, Tallinn, Estonia.
- → A Denmark win will give them tiebreaker advantage
Estonia heads into this crucial matchup knowing they have a safety net—they can afford to lose by up to four points and still secure advancement. But the Baltic side would rather get the job done now than face a Lithuania team eager for revenge in their final group game.
For North Macedonia, the equation is simple: they must win by five or more points to keep their qualification hopes alive. Anything less, and their dream of making FIBA EuroBasket 2025 could come crashing down.
The last time these two teams met, Estonia edged out a 74-69 victory in Skopje. Estonia’s defense tightened in the second half, holding North Macedonia to just 26 points after halftime. Maik Kotsar led the charge with 16 points and 5 rebounds, while Siim-Sander Vene added 16 of his own, including a clutch three-pointer to help seal the win.
North Macedonia, however, has a game-changer in Nenad Dimitrijevic. The star point guard exploded for 43 points against Lithuania earlier in the qualifiers, proving he can take over games single-handedly. If Estonia fails to contain him, Dimitrijevic has the ability to swing the momentum in his team’s favor. But will he have enough support to pull off the five-point win North Macedonia desperately needs?
The game's outcome may hinge on Estonia’s ability to control the pace and force North Macedonia into half-court sets, where their defensive structure can contain Dimitrijevic’s impact. If North Macedonia can speed the game up and get easy baskets in transition, they have a real chance of hitting the five-point margin they need. Aleksandar Jončevski's team needs another big night from the EA7 Milan star to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Where to Watch Estonia vs. North Macedonia – FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers
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