Overview
- Germany overturned a double-digit deficit in Riga, sealing the quarterfinal with a composed fourth quarter to eliminate Slovenia 99:91.
- Luka Dončić posted 39 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, yet Slovenia faltered after halftime as Germany tightened its defense and execution.
- Franz Wagner led the winners with 23 points, and Tristan da Silva’s heave from beyond midcourt at the third-quarter buzzer helped swing momentum.
- Andreas Obst and Maodo Lo hit key threes in a decisive run, while Isaac Bonga and late free throws steadied Germany down the stretch.
- Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic handled in-game duties as Álex Mumbrú remains sidelined for health reasons; Germany, unbeaten at the tournament, faces Finland on Friday in Riga, with Greece vs. Turkey in the other semifinal.