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Germany Rolls Into EuroBasket Knockouts Unbeaten to Face Portugal on Saturday in Riga

Tournament-leading efficiency underscores Germany's status as a title favorite.

Overview

  • Germany swept Group B 5–0 in Tampere, capping the round with a 91–61 win over host Finland to advance as the top seed.
  • The round-of-16 game against Portugal is scheduled for Saturday, 6 September at 14:15 local time in Riga.
  • Álex Mumbrú is recovering after a hospital stay and has not coached a game, with assistant Alan Ibrahimagic continuing as acting head coach.
  • Co-captain Johannes Voigtmann has been ruled out with a knee injury, increasing the onus on the team’s depth and versatility.
  • Isaac Bonga’s shutdown of Lauri Markkanen highlighted Germany’s defensive identity as the team leads EuroBasket in scoring, two-point percentage, fewest turnovers, blocks and steals.