Concentration on Doncic's Performance: Aim for Basketball Semifinals with This Passer
The German national basketball team is gearing up for a crucial quarter-final match against Slovenia, with a focus on demonstrating their improved playing style from Tampere. Interim coach Alan Ibrahimagic will lead the team, having steered them to success in the group phase.
Defending against Luka Doncic is undeniably crucial for German success, but Ibrahimagic and captain Schrรถder are quick to emphasize that it's not the only factor. The Slovenian star had to leave the game briefly for treatment during their round of 16 match against Italy and appeared to be injured at times.
However, the German team's strategy is not solely centered on Doncic. Maodo Lo, a key player, stresses that the goal is to beat the Slovenian team as a whole. Ibrahimagic reiterates this, highlighting the difference between the two teams: Germany boasts a deep bench, while Slovenia heavily relies on Doncic.
The Germans are confident, despite not always having smooth games. They have already beaten Slovenia twice, once with Doncic and once without. National coach Alex Mumbru, who is recovering from pancreatic inflammation, will be on the bench during the match.
The quarter-final will take place on Wednesday at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on RTL and MagentaSport. With the elimination of the Serbs and the French, Germany is now the clear top favourite. However, the team is not taking Slovenia lightly, aware that every game in the EuroBasket is a tough challenge.
The team has faced challenges of its own since arriving in Riga, with many disturbances reported. Despite this, they are determined to pick up speed again and continue their journey in the tournament. As they step onto the court against Slovenia, they carry the hopes of their fans, ready to give a solid performance.
