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Germany Into EuroBasket Semifinals With 99–91 Over Slovenia, Officiating Draws Fire

Finland awaits on Friday in Riga as German games power strong TV audiences and expanded coverage.

Overview

  • Slovenia exited after Germany’s late rally in Riga, and Luka Dončić and coach Aleksander Sekulić criticized the refereeing, with local media alleging the star told an official to be ashamed.
  • Dončić posted 39 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists but was limited by early foul trouble, which the Slovenian side cited as a turning point.
  • Germany faces Finland in the semifinal on Friday, 12 September at 16:00, with live coverage on RTL and streams via MagentaSport and RTL+.
  • The DBB confirmed injured co-captain Johannes Voigtmann, out for the tournament with a knee injury, will join the team in Riga to lend support.
  • Co-trainer Alan Ibrahimagić continues to lead in games during Álex Mumbrú’s health-related absence, as RTL adjusts schedules after strong quarterfinal ratings that peaked at about 3.18 million viewers.