Title: Dirk Nowitzki Witnesses Germany's Thrilling Victory in Women's Euro Basketball
Women's basketball triumph: Nowitzki vocally supports win in women's basketball championship
Get ready for some hoops action! Germany's women's basketball team kicked off the European Championship with a bang, gifting birthday boy Dirk Nowitzki a memorable win against Sweden. The final score: 89-76 in favor of the Germans. This win marks the first step towards securing a place in the knockout round in Piraeus.
But tapout, Germany isn't there just yet. To advance, they need to finish at least second in their group. Next up is Spain on Friday, and they've already won their first game against Britain. So watch out, Spain!
Dirk's Magical Presence
The team was thrilled to have Nowitzki show up on his special day. The basketball legend made an appearance just before tip-off at the Hamburg Inselpark Arena. He got things rolling by pressing the starting buzzer, then cheered on the entire German squad from the front row.
Nowitzki's arrival seemed to fire up the players. They came out storming, taking a 16-2 lead early on. One standout player was none other than Luisa Geiselöder, who dwon eight points in the first quarter. Even though she joined the team over the weekend and missed most of the preparation, she made her presence felt immediately.
Geiselöder's First Quarter Dominance
Geiselöder's impressive scoring continued thanks to some assistance from Fiebich, who drained two crucial three-pointers. By the end of the first quarter, Germany led comfortably with a score of 27-16. Both Geiselöder and Fiebich had flown in especially to play in the EM games, even amidst their ongoing WNBA season.
Key players like Satou and Nyara Sabally, as well as captain Marie Gülich due to a knee injury, were missing from the German team. However, they showed their mettle against Sweden, holding on to their substantial lead at the half.
A Tight Second Half
Sweden put up a brave fight in the second half and managed to cut the deficit to six points. But cool head Fiebich stepped up, making two crucial three-pointers to calm the nerves of the still inexperienced international team. Geiselöder and Frieda Bünner then took over in the final quarter, ensuring Germany held on to their lead.
Luisa Geiselsöder is an exceptional young forward from Germany, with a solid scoring ability in the German league. Her transition to the WNBA was delayed by injury, but she has made her debut with the Dallas Wings in 2025. Geiselöder is currently active during the 2025 season, playing in games such as against the Seattle Storm on June 3, 2025.
Overall, Geiselsöder has a promising career, demonstrating her potential in both European leagues and the WNBA. Her time with Basket Landes in France was particularly successful, helping the team secure the French Ligue Féminine de Basketball Championship in May 2025. Keep an eye out for this upcoming talent!
"Dirk Nowitzki's presence at the basketball game ignited a fiery start for the German team, with Luisa Geiselöder leading the charge in the first quarter, thanks to some assistance from Fiebich's crucial three-pointers."
"Despite Sweden's valiant effort in the second half, Geiselöder and Frieda Bünner's performance in the final quarter ensured Germany maintained their lead, showcasing the potential of this young and promising basketball player."
