EuroBasket 2025: Germany's Late Surge Secures Win

Three-Pointers save the day for Germany

EuroBasket 2025: Germany's Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner lead the team to a thrilling win over Portugal. Read more about the game.

Germany's standout performers included Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner, each scoring 16 points...

Germany got off to a strong start, led by Franz Wagner and Isaac Bonga. By the 10th minute, they held a 17-12 lead. However, they struggled to build a significant advantage.

In the second quarter, Portugal tightened their defense and staged a comeback. Neemias Queta dominated the paint, leading Portugal to take control of the game. By halftime, Portugal had built a substantial 32-21 lead. Queta's strong performance had turned the momentum in their favor.

Germany's world championship pedigree ultimately proved too much for Portugal, as they overcame a resilient Portuguese side to advance to the EuroBasket quarterfinals. The match was closely contested until the final quarter, with Portugal trailing by just one point. However, Germany's exceptional quality shone through with a decisive 33-7 run, sealing their victory and quarterfinal spot.

Germany 🇩🇪 takes over in the 2nd half and clinches their Quarter-Finals spot! ✅#EuroBasket

— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 6, 2025

The EuroBasket Round of 16 ties showcased the narrowing gap between top-tier teams and emerging competitors. Similar to Turkey's closely contested match against Sweden, Germany struggled to assert their dominance over Portugal until the decisive final quarter. Portugal's debut appearance in the Round of 16 highlighted the competitiveness of the tournament, pushing world champions Germany to their limits before ultimately falling short.

Germany's Late Surge

After halftime, Portugal maintained their intensity, but Germany regained momentum under Dennis Schröder's leadership. However, with 10 minutes remaining, Germany's lead was slim, standing at just one point (52-51). The game was poised for a thrilling finish. In the final quarter, Germany's three-point shooting proved decisive, as they relied on their sharpshooters to secure a hard-fought victory.

Germany's victory was sealed in the fourth quarter, where they dominated with a 33-7 win, ultimately triumphing 85-58. This decisive quarter saw Maodo Lo and Andreas Obst contribute crucial points, with Lo hitting four three-pointers. The German team will now face the winner of the Italy vs. Slovenia match in the quarterfinals.

Germany's standout performers included Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner, each scoring 16 points. Isaac Bonga added 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals to the team's tally. Franz Wagner also showcased his versatility with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Neemias Queta led Portugal's charge with an impressive 18 points and 11 rebounds. However, his 24 assists seem to be an error, considering the game's context and Portugal's overall team statistics. Despite Queta's efforts, Germany's strong team performance secured their spot in the quarterfinals.