The Germans defeat the European champion six days before the start of the European Championship.
The European champion conquered, a lot of self-confidence: The German basketball world champions are approaching their European Championship more and more six days before the tournament start.
In the “home game” of the new national coach àlex Mumbrú, the Germans won their penultimate test game against Spain in Madrid on Thursday with 106: 105 (45:38) after extra time. After the recent shaky appearances, the world champions seem to get going exactly in time.
Dennis Schröder and the German national basketball team come in a tight victory
Captain Dennis Schröder led the selection of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) in the Spanish capital with 26 points, Franz Wagner came up with 19 points.
DBB team increases significantly
After the 81: 91 defeat against the gold favorite Serbia last weekend in the final of the Supercup in Munich, the Mumbrú team showed a significant increase in performance and probably the strongest idea of the previous summer.
After the fourth victory in the fifth test, the European Championship general rehearsal is coming up in Cologne on Saturday (7:00 p.m.) – again against the Spaniards.
In Madrid, Mumbrú, once a player with Spain world and European champions, relied on the Starting Five, who could also start in Tampere, from Schröder, Andreas Obst, Wagner, Johannes Voigtmann and Daniel Theis. The latter had been carefully built up after a blessing and was only in preparation in the field for the second time, with the center needed some offensive time.
Schröder and Co. accept the new system
Germany started strongly against the Spaniards, after the farewell of the golden generation around Sergio Llull, Rudy Fernandez and Co. without the very big stars.
From an excellent defense, Schröder and his teammates showed in phases that they internalized the faster game of Mumbrús more and more, the guests scored several times from the transition. Although the threesome did not want to fall and the Germans got some gymnastics too much, we went into half -time with a deserved lead.
After the break, both teams met their throws much better than in the first round, as before half -time, Wagner and Schröder wore the German offensive. Shortly before the end of the third quarter, former NBA professional Willy Hernangómez brought the Spaniards to four points (76:72).
Although Germany pulled away easily from time to time, Spain never completely let off tear. So also in the fourth section when Hernangómez brought the hosts into extra time 39 seconds before the end. There, the world champion quickly took the lead through three of fruit and Isaac Bonga, but ultimately trembled to victory thanks to a late Corble from Schröder.
Six Days Before the Start of the European Championship, The German Mans Defeat the European Champions.
Defeated the European Champions, Gained A Lot of Self-Confidence: The German Basketball World Champions Are Getting Closer to Their European Championship Form Six Days Before the Start of the Tournament.
In the “Home Game” of the New National Coach àlex Mumbrú, The German Mans Dramatically Won their Penultimate Test Match Against Spain in Madrid on Thursday With 106: 105 (45:38) After Extra Time. After the Recent Shaky Performanances, The World Champions Seem to Be Getting Into Gear Just in Time.
Dennis Schröder and the German Basketball National Team Achiev a Narrow Victory
Captain Dennis Schröder Led the Selection of the German Basketball Federation (DBB) in the Spanish Capital With 26 Points, Franz Wagner Scored 19 Points.
DBB Team Improves Significantly
After the 81:91 Defeat Against The Gold Favorites Serbia Last Weekend in the Final of the Supercup in Munich, Mumbrú’s Team Showed A Significant Improvement in Performance and Probably the Strongest Performance of the Summer So Far.
After the Fourth Victory in the Fifth Test, The European Championship Dress Rehearsal Will Take Place on Saturday (7 PM) in Cologne – Again Against The Spaniards.
In Madrid, Mumbrú, Once a World and European Champion with Spain as a Player, Relied on the Starting Five, which Could start in Tampere, Consisting of Schröder, Andreas Obst, Wagner, Johannes Voigtmann and Daniel Theis. The Latter Had Been Carefully Built Up After An Injury and Was only for the Field for the Second Time in Preparation, Although the Center Needed some to get going, Especialy offensive.
Schröder and Co. Accept the New System
Against the Spaniards, After the Departure of the Golden Generation Around Sergio Llull, Rudy Fernandez and Co. Without the Really Big Stars, Germany Started Strong.
Out of an Excellent Defense, Schröder and his Teamates Showed in phases that they increateLy internalizing mumbrú’s Faster Game, with the guests scoring Several Times from the transition. Although the Three-Pointer Didn’t Want to Fall and the German Made a Few Too many gymnasium, They Went into Halfttime with a Deserved Lead.
After the Break, Both Teams Made Their Shots Much Better than Half, and Wagner and Schröder Carried the German Offense as Before Half-Time. Shortly Before the End of the Third Quarter, Former NBA Professional Willy Hernangómez Brought the Spaniards to Within Four Points (76:72).
Although Germany Pulled Away Slightly From Time To Time, Spain Never Let Go Completeely. This was the case in the Fourth Quarter When Hernangómez Took The Hosts Into Overtime 39 Seconds Before the End. There, the World Champion Quickly Took The Lead Again with Three-Pointers from fruit and Isaac Bonga, but Ultimately Trembled to Victory Thanks to a Late Layup from Schröder.