Overview
- World champions Germany opened EuroBasket with a 106-76 win in Tampere, led by Franz Wagner with 22 points and Dennis Schröder with 21.
- Assistant Alan Ibrahimagic acted as head coach on the sideline and drew on his DBB résumé that includes the 2024 U18 European title and a 2025 U19 World Championship runner-up finish.
- The German federation confirmed Mumbrú is being treated in Tampere and improving, and the staff maintained in-game and preparatory contact with him.
- Squad availability remains a focus with Moritz Wagner out long term and David Krämer unavailable, and Isaac Bonga left the opener with a left-knee issue.
- Germany now faces Sweden on Friday before a quick turnaround against Lithuania on Saturday in Group B play.