German round of 16 as a duel of opposites

Casketball European Championship

German round of 16 as a duel of opposites

Germany is the strongest team at the SEM basketball team. In the round of 16, it goes against an opponent who mainly relies on the defensive.

106, 105, 107, 120, 91-the German basketball players have burned down an offensive fireworks at the European Championship so far and scored most points in the tournament. With a quick and aggressive game, the world champion did not give his opponents the touch of a chance in the preliminary round. Even in the round of 16 against Portugal today (from 2:15 p.m. in the T-Online live ticker) there should be many baskets in Riga.

But the first German co-game at the European Championship will be a duel of the opposites. While Germany wants to play quickly and aggressively, the Portuguese rely on a slow style and focus on the defensive. “We are waiting for what they will try to make us slower,” said assistance coach Alan Ibrahimagic about the internationally not among the Portuguese, who kept their opponents four times in the preliminary round at 80 or fewer points.

But even if Portugal defensively did a good job so far – anything but a clear German victory would be a big surprise. “We are clear favorites. In such games it is important that you set a sign right at the beginning,” Ibrahimagic said a powerful appearance of the German team right from the start.

Most likely, national coach Alex Mumbru will continue to pursue it from the sidelines. After his acute abdominal disease, the Spaniard is before returning to the chief role.