Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Today? Where to Watch Greece vs Cyprus EuroBasket 2025 Game in USA

European basketball has become the spotlight of the summer, and Greece’s resurgence at EuroBasket 2025 is being driven by none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo. In their opener against Italy, the “Greek Freak” wasted no time reminding fans of his dominance, hitting 31 points on 14-of-20 shooting while adding seven rebounds to power a 75-66 victory. With the first hurdle cleared, all eyes now shift to their upcoming clash with Cyprus, where Giannis and Greece will look to build on their momentum and solidify themselves as early contenders.

In the context of the FIBA EuroBasket qualifiers, Greece has showcased clear dominance over Cyprus in nearly every statistical category. Offensively, Greece puts up 75.2 points per game on 39.9% shooting overall and 29.1% from three, while also averaging 17 assists, reflecting their balanced ball movement. Cyprus, by contrast, struggles on both ends, scoring just 64 points per game while conceding nearly 91 points, and shooting a modest 36.6% from the field. The gap already highlights Greece’s superiority, but when Giannis Antetokounmpo suits up, that advantage becomes overwhelming. The lingering question now is whether the “Greek Freak” will be on the court tonight to push Greece’s dominance even further.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Today?

No, Giannis Antetokounmpo will not suit up for Greece against Cyprus and will be watching the game closely from the sidelines. This is done to rest the Bucks’ star to keep him fit for the remainder of the tournament. Giannis has long been the engine of Greece’s success, a role he embraced at EuroBasket 2022 when he led the tournament in scoring with 29.3 points per game, alongside 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

That impact was reinforced at the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, where Giannis averaged 22.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, pushing Greece back onto the Olympic stage. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, he elevated again, producing 25.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, ranking among the top performers.

And when you are ranked the 2nd-best player in this year’s EuroBasket, the aim is nothing short of a title. The reason why Giannis skipped the ECOMMBX Cup prep tournament last week was to stay in Athens for individual training; his return in the opener put any doubts to rest. And today’s rest isn’t an injury concern but a smart move to keep the roster rotating and keep the trump card fresh for later. Meanwhile, the Bucks’ coaching staff continues to keep close tabs on Giannis’ international campaign. And for fans in the U.S., here’s how you can watch the Greek Freak’s country live in action.

Where to watch Greece vs Cyprus EuroBasket 2025 in the United States?

Cyprus is hosting the group stage matches for EuroBasket alongside Poland, Finland, and Latvia. Here’s the information on where U.S. fans can stream the matches:

Tip-off: Saturday, August 30, 2025

Time: 11:15 am E.T./6:15 pm E.E.S.T.

Location: Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus

Watch: FIBA’s official streaming platform, Courtside 1891 (available via DAZN)

This is the first official meeting between Greece and Cyprus in international FIBA play. But in terms of basketball pedigree, the gap is wide. So even if Giannis sees limited minutes tonight, Greece’s bench has enough firepower and defensive discipline to handle business. Expect Greece to push the tempo early, establish control through interior dominance, and get valuable reps for their rotation players ahead of tougher group matchups.

If tonight plays out as expected, it won’t be close, as the FIBA official site also gives it to Greece with 99%+ chances. But for Cyprus, playing in front of a packed home crowd with everything to prove, this is about pride. For Greece, it’s about building momentum.