Dennis Schroder and Germany picked up the pace in the second half to overwhelm Portugal in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16.
Germany, the reigning FIBA world champions, marched into the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals after a commanding 85-58 victory over Portugal in their Round of 16 matchup on September 6 (PH time).
After a tight first half, Germany seized control early in the third quarter and never looked back, showcasing its depth and balance on both ends.
Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner led the way with 16 points each, while Isaac Bonga chipped in 15.
Maodo Lo and Tristan Da Silva also contributed in double figures with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Portugal struggled to keep pace, with Neemias Queta standing out as the lone double-digit scorer. He finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.
The win sends Germany back to the EuroBasket quarterfinals as they continue their bid to add another continental crown to their world title.
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