Germany vs. Greece Men’s Basketball Preview: Schroder Leads World Champions to Strike Hard; Giannis Struggles Alone and Needs Support

On August 6, Germany will face Greece in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.

Germany achieved a perfect record of three wins in the group stage, defeating Japan 97-77, Brazil 86-73, and France 85-71. They finished first in Group B. In particular, during their victory over France, Schroder scored 26 points and provided 9 assists, showcasing his terrifying prowess on the FIBA court once again. Wagner Jr. also contributed 26 points. Their outstanding performances helped Germany secure a win in front of France’s enthusiastic home crowd.

As the champions of last year’s World Cup, this German team combines the traditional European team spirit with the individual play elements of an American guard. Players like Schroder, the Wagner brothers, and Theis have years of NBA experience, while Obst, Vogtmann, and Bonga provide significant support. Of course, the main core of this team remains Schroder and Wagner Jr., and their performances will determine Germany’s fate.

Greece, on the other hand, had a record of one win and two losses in the group stage, losing to Canada 79-86 and Spain 77-84, but defeating Australia 77-71. In this so-called “group of death,” Greece managed to edge out Spain and advance to the quarterfinals as the second-best third-place finisher. In the decisive game against Australia, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, with a plus-minus rating of +14, leading the team into the quarterfinals.

Giannis, as the only star player on this Greek team, averaged 27 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in the group stage, taking on a huge workload. However, when facing strong opponents who focus their defense on Giannis, Greece has limited options. In the game against Australia, Greece controlled the rebounds, which may be the best way for the team to assist Giannis moving forward.

In the match between Germany and Greece, Germany has the overall advantage in terms of strength, but Greece has the monstrous player Giannis. Germany needs to limit Giannis’ performance and rely on Schroder and Wagner Jr. to lead the team offensively. On Greece’s side, teammates need to share the load with Giannis and make an impact on the boards. Overall, Germany is more likely to win this game.

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