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Germany Completes Perfect EuroBasket Group With 91–61 Rout of Finland

Depth-driven defense, with Franz Wagner plus Dennis Schroder starring, now turns to a Round of 16 date with Portugal in Riga.

Overview

  • Germany finished group play 5-0 in Tampere to secure advancement to the EuroBasket knockout stage.
  • Franz Wagner led the win with 23 points in roughly 20 minutes, while Dennis Schroder added 16 points and 9 assists.
  • Coaches leaned on a roughly 10-man rotation that sustained intensity and reinforced a defense-first identity.
  • Lauri Markkanen was contained to 11 points on 4-of-15 shooting with 10 rebounds as Finland fell but moved on to the Round of 16.
  • Germany is scheduled to face Portugal next in Riga as the tournament shifts to single-elimination play.