Overview

• Germany beat Sweden 105–83 to reach 2–0 in Group B, with Dennis Schroder posting 23 points and seven assists and Franz Wagner adding 21, according to AP/TSN.
• Sweden fell to 0–2 and were without guard Pelle Larsson due to illness in the loss to Germany.
• Germany opened the tournament with a 106–76 win over Montenegro, led by Franz Wagner’s 22 points and eight rebounds as a dominant third quarter broke the game open.
• BallinEurope reports that Daniel Theis delivered a pivotal two‑way display in a subsequent victory over Lithuania, including limiting Jonas Valanciunas’ impact.
• As defending World Cup champions, Germany’s veteran core and depth have fueled decisive third‑quarter surges that strengthen their seeding outlook for the knockout rounds.