US EditionGermany Rallies to Beat Doncic’s Slovenia 99-91 and Set up EuroBasket Semifinal with Finland
Germany secured a comeback victory with 30 free throws made and key contributions from Wagner, Schröder, and Theis, ending Slovenia's EuroBasket run despite Dončić's 39 points.
- Slovenia lost 99-91 to Germany in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal held on September 10 in Riga, Latvia, with Luka Doncic scoring 39 points.
- Slovenia reached the quarterfinals after losing their first two group games and winning the last three to qualify for the Round of 16 and advance.
- Slovenia led 32-21 after the first quarter and 51-45 at halftime but Germany’s strong fourth-quarter 12-0 run, capped by Andreas Obst’s three-pointer, secured their win.
- Germany’s Franz Wagner contributed 23 points, while team captain Dennis Schroder contributed 20 points along with seven assists. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic averaged 3.2 steals per game throughout the tournament and received a nomination for Best Defender.
- Germany advanced to face Finland in the EuroBasket semifinals on Friday, and Slovenian player Alen Omic stated, "We cannot play basketball like this," explaining their loss.
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World Basketball Champion Germany reached the semi-finals of the European Championship. The team led by Captain Dennis Schröder defeated Slovenia in the quarterfinals for NBA top star Luka Doncic with 99:91.
World Champions Germany and surprise team Finland completed the men's semi-finals of the Basketball-EM on Wednesday in Riga and will meet for a final place in the duel on Friday. The Germans won against Slovenia, led by NBA top star Luka Doncic with 39 points after a break gap of 99:91, the Finns won the outsider comparison with Georgia 93:79. The second semi-finals will be won by Turkey and Greece.
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Germany rallies to beat Doncic’s Slovenia 99-91 and set up EuroBasket semifinal with Finland
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Luka Dončić's 39 points were not enough for Slovenia as it lost 99-91 to Germany in a thrilling EuroBasket quarterfinal on Wednesday.
The German basketball players have rewarded themselves after a catch-up in the European Championship quarterfinals and play for the medals in Riga. The world champion also defies the outstanding Doncic.
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