Franz Wagner leads Germany in Eurobasket quarterfinals

Germany punched their ticket Eurobasket 2025 quarterfinals with conquest 85-58 in Portugal on Saturday in Riga, Riding a late rise to provide the result. Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner He played a central role in victory, continuing strong running tournaments.

Vagner finished 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and theft at 27. Minutes. Although he fired 4-for 11 off the field, his perfect 8-for 8 performance on the free throw line, along with his contributions in the free side, gave him a team-high efficient appraisal of 21 and plus / minus from +20. His effort helped Germany withdraw after the carefully disputing three quarters.

Through six Wagner’s matches are among the top contractors of Eurobasket, on average 20.7 points, 5.5 volleyball, 3.8 helps and 1.5 steals during recording 52.6% from the field and 33.3% of three. It also keeps the efficiency rating of 23.8 and plus / minus from 22.3, leading Germany to a not-aided record 5-0 in a group play.

Sacramento Kings Guard Dennis Schroder Solidated Vagner with 16 points during the addition of three assistants, three jumps and theft. They slaughtered 6-in 15 off the field and 4-for-5 from the free throw line for 31 minutes, closing with efficiency assessment 9 and plus / minus from +15.

Magic Duo Franz Vagner, Tristan Da Silva glitters like a German storm next to Portugal

Orlando Magic Proda Tristan Da Silva handed out a sparkle from the bench, scoring 11 points on the perfect shooting. He went 4-for-4 off the field, including 3-for-3 from the range in points, while he added three jumps and theft. His contributions had earned an efficiency assessment of 14 and plus / minus from +9.

Despite total dominance on Eurobasket, on average tournament-the best 105.8 points per game with a won 32.8 points in the group phase, Germany had to grind against Portugal. The competition was weighted in the final district, with German that holds Slim 52-51 lead.

From there, the team broke out, surpassed Portugal 33-7 in the final frame to provide 27-point victory. Their defense is tightened while Vagner, Schroder and Silva gave critical buns to advance.

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German acting coach Alan Ibrahimagić, charging for the main coach of Alex Mumbra, who was on the side of the disease, It has recognized difficulties of the match.

“The first half was badly offensive, we just didn’t make recordings and we were a little narrow and trying to get this party that we usually have. I don’t know if we needed it, but we have to face what we’re coming.

“It was really a hard game,” he added. “Portugal really hardly gave us. As we expected, they used to control our play, so we would not start our game and other cases in the first half, but we had no in the first half.

Germany, now 6-0 on Eurobasket, is advancing in quarterfinals where it will face the winner of Italy (4-1) opposite Slovenia (3-2) on Wednesday. With Vagnen, fastening the front and consistent support Schroder and that Silva, Germany remains one of the favorites to take a deep vehicle in the tournament.