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World champion on driving: Basketball players also defeat Lithuania
Germany reaches the round of 16 at the SEM basketball prematurely. There is a little more resistance for the world champion of co -favorite Lithuania – but the game is not really exciting.
The German basketball players rush from victory to victory at the European Championship and already have the ticket for the final round in Riga. The team around captain Dennis Schröder clearly won a rapid game against co -favorite Lithuane with 107: 88 (55:47) and, after three successes, takes a course on the desired medal.
Led by Schröder (26 points) and Franz Wagner (24), the German team in Tampere showed world championship basketball and is now in the round of 16. In contrast to the first victories against Montenegro (106: 76) and Sweden (105: 83), the team really received resistance this time. Schröder buddy Daniel Theis, who contributed 23 points, turned all of his nine litters and also defended strongly.
“Look ahead, stay focused”
“It really delivered today. What he delivered both defensively and offensive today was really outstanding,” said German assistant coach Alan Ibrahimagic, who represented the reversed national coach Alex Mumbru and also responsible for the first two victories.
“In any case, it was a very, very good performance. But the job is still not over here, we want the first in this group,” said Ibrahimagic in magenta and demanded: “Look ahead, remain focused.” Successful against Great Britain on Monday (3:30 p.m./Magenta Sport and RTL) and Finland on Wednesday (7.30 p.m.) Two other victories is perfect.
Lithuania as the first real test
The group victory in Finland is therefore important to avoid Topfavorit Serbia with NBA star Nikola Jokic as long as possible. If both teams become group winners, a meeting is only possible at a possible final on September 14th in Riga. The Lithuanians, which were fired by thousands in green in green, really put Germany on the test for the first time at this European Championship.
Germany’s 21:3 run fizzled out
Unlike the previous German games, the mood was really at the mood this time – in the ranks, but also on the floor. Lithuania’s fans started loudly and euphoric, but her professionals quickly fell behind with 2:10. Schröder and Theis kept playing together and ensuring a few first highlights early on.
An open duel developed at the highest level. Germany around throwing specialist Andreas Obst met threesome for three, at the same time the world champion was hardly able to loss balls for over 20 minutes. After a brilliant 21: 3 run, the Ibrahamagic team was early on the victory course-but the Lithuanians fought back. And were within reach at half -time with a gap of eight points.
Memories of duel in Cologne
In phases, the duel was reminiscent of the European Championship meeting in Cologne in 2022. At that time, Germany had only prevailed after two extensions and a lot of excitement with 109:107 – and later got the bronze medal. Although both teams were able to plan for the round of 16 in Riga before the duel, the intensity was huge. “It’s about something,” said ex-international by Günther in magenta.
Even after the change, the game remained attractive. “If we hold up the pace and are quick, we look good. We just have to continue,” announced Ibrahmagic. Lithuania started very much into the third quarter, but Germany held against it with a lot of quality. First Wagner threw a threesome about Lithuania NBA-Hünen Jonas Valanciunas, then Schröder and Theis added. In the end, it even became three digits in the third game, the 100 point scored theis by free throw.
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