US EditionGermany vs Finland Preview and Prediction for Sept. 12
Finland reaches EuroBasket semi-finals for the first time after a 93-79 quarter-final win over Georgia; Germany remains unbeaten except one warm-up loss, dominating the tournament.
- Finland's men's basketball team is set to compete against Germany on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central European Time in the EuroBasket semi-final hosted at Xiaomi Arena in Riga.
- This match follows Finland's historic advancement to the semi-finals after a 93-79 quarterfinal win over Georgia and a 91-61 group phase loss to Germany.
- Key players include Lauri Markkanen, averaging 24.7 points per game for Finland, and Germany's Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner, who helped Germany remain undefeated in the tournament.
- Pundit Pekka Salminen remarked that Finland gained valuable experience from their previous loss, and he believes the Germans will also remember how easily they won, suggesting the upcoming match will present a new challenge for both teams and emphasizing Finland's determination.
- The game offers Finland a chance for revenge and to raise basketball's national profile, though Germany remains favored to win and reach the final due to their strong form.
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