Germany secured their place in the EuroBasket quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory against Portugal. The game, which took place on Saturday, saw Germany overcome a resilient Portuguese side to eventually win convincingly.
A Close Contest Turns Decisive
The match was much closer than many expected, highlighting the narrowing gap in international basketball. Portugal, making their debut in the EuroBasket round of 16, pushed Germany all the way, trailing by only a single point at the start of the final quarter.
However, Germany demonstrated their quality with a dominant 33-7 run in the last 10 minutes, securing the win. The world champions were made to work hard by a determined Portuguese team.
Key Moments in the Game
- Germany started strongly, leading 17-12 after the first quarter.
- Portugal fought back in the second quarter, taking a 32-21 lead at halftime, led by Neemias Queta.
- Germany, led by Schroder, regained momentum after the break.
- A final quarter surge saw Germany pull away for a comfortable victory.
Germany's strong three-point shooting in the final quarter proved decisive, with key shots from Maodo Lo and Andreas Obst.
Top Performers
Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner each scored 16 points for Germany, while Isaac Bonga added 15. For Portugal, Neemias Queta impressed with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Germany will now face the winner of the Italy vs. Slovenia match in the quarter-finals on Sunday. The game highlighted the growing competitiveness of EuroBasket and the need for top teams to be at their best to progress.