Basketball European Championship: Monkey Laute against Dennis Schröder cloudy German victory

The furious success of German basketball players was a minor for Dennis Schröder. Germany’s captain reported after the sovereign 107: 88 against Lithuania at the European Championship in the Finnish tampere of racist hostility in the form of monkeys.

“You can insult me, but monkey sounds are one thing that I do not respect and do not accept. Racism is not part of this sport,” said Schröder, who had perceived the sounds while walking into the cabin. With the help of the German coaching team, two people were identified, according to the German Basketball Bund (DBB), who were then thrown out of the Nokia Arena in Tampere.

“I noticed that Dennis was very excited-rightly. In sports and in competition, such things have no place. We hope that this can be released and somehow will be solved. We can only fight against it,” said coach Alan Ibrahimagic, who successfully represented the sick Alex Mumbru in series in series. He did not hear the noises, Ibrahimagic explained.

Schröder seemed personally offended and acidic – the actually famous afternoon with spectacular basketball of the world champion was massively clouded by the abuse. “I can’t accept that. Racism in this world shouldn’t belong here,” said Schröder in a first reaction in magenta.

His team is still unstoppable. After the third victory, Germany is taking the desired medal and already has the ticket for the final round in Riga.

Led by captain (26 points) and Franz Wagner (24), the German team in Tampere showed title tires of 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 received resistance this time. Schröder buddy Daniel Theis, who contributed 23 points, turned all of his nine litters and also defended strongly.

“It really delivered today. What he delivered both defensively and aggressively today was really outstanding,” said Ibrahimagic. From his team he demanded: “Look ahead, stay 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.

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.

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.

In phases, the duel was reminiscent of the European Championship meeting in Cologne in 2022. At that time, Germany only prevailed after two extensions and a lot of excitement with 109:107 – and later brought the bronze medal. Although both teams were able to plan for the round of 16 in Riga before the duel, the intensity was huge.

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.