German Basketball Team Secures Second Eurobasket Preliminary Victory - European basketball players secure a second victory in the Championship tournament, hailing from Germany.
In a closely contested match, the German basketball team secured a victory over Slovenia in their second test game, marking their continued success in Euro Championship preparations. The match, held in Mannheim, saw Germany emerge victorious with a score of 80:70 (42:30).
The absence of Slovenia's NBA superstar, Luka Dončić, seemed to impact their performance, as they struggled against the German team. Despite this, Slovenia remained competitive, showcasing their resilience even without their star player.
Historically, Slovenia has had mixed results against Germany in official EuroBasket tournaments. In the quarter-finals of EuroBasket 2022, Slovenia defeated Germany 86–70, a match in which Dončić played a significant role, contributing to their World Championship win in 2017.
However, in more recent warm-up games, Slovenia has faced defeats against Germany, both with and without Dončić. In Ljubljana, despite Dončić's 19 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, Slovenia lost 103–89. In Mannheim, without Dončić, Slovenia also lost closely to Germany 80–70.
These results suggest that Slovenia faces more challenges against Germany without Dončić, yet remains competitive. A comprehensive head-to-head EuroBasket record segmented by Dončić's presence is not available in the provided sources, but these recent prep games and historical match data highlight the trend.
The German team was led by captain Dennis Schröder, who played a crucial role in their victory. The team's unbeaten streak in Euro Championship preparation continues, setting them up well for the upcoming tournament.
- The victory over Slovenia in the Euro Championship preparations is another testament to the strong bond and teamwork within the German community, with captain Dennis Schröder leading the way in basketball, just as he does in fostering unity among teammates off the court.
- Despite Slovenia's NBA star Luka Dončić's absence, the community spirit among the Slovenian players remains unbroken, as they continue to display resilience and determination in every game, even leading to a competitive match against a formidable German team.
