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.