Germany continues its faultless course in this World Cup. After a big victory against Japan (81-63), shorter against Australia (85-82), the German team signed a third success in as many games against Finland (101-75).
Finland’s Lauri Markkanen (12 points at 3/11 on shots), who left empty-handed (0 wins – 3 losses) from this group stage, only held out for a quarter against the opposing collective force (19-22). Driven by the inevitable Dennis Schroder (15 points to 6/13 on shots) and 4 assists, Germany did not panic after entering the medium.
She gradually installed her game in the second quarter, to take the lead at the break (47-39). The third quarter was even harder to negotiate for the Finns who were unable to hold the opposing pair of interiors, isaac bonga (15 dots) – Daniel Theis (8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists).
Germany will return to Slovenia
With already more than 20 points ahead (76-55) before the start of the last ten minutes, Germany, which did not play Franz Wagner, could comfortably manage and even increase its advantage. And sign a good final score sheet with 57% success, 29 assists for 39 shots returned and five players with 11 points or more.
” We play as a team, together, and we fight at the highest level. Yes, the first round was great for us, and the last game (against Australia) was very important because we won all these victories (for the second round). But we have to ignore these three victories and focus on what’s next. », already warns Dennis Schroder.
First in Group E, Germany will now cross paths with the two best teams in Group F, including Slovenia from Luka Doncic. ” No matter who we’re up against, we try to focus on ourselves and what we’re doing. If we fight at the highest level, we are able to win but we have to do it for 40 minutes “says the German leader.
