Germany defeats Slovenia: The path to the EuroBasket semifinals!

Germany defeats Slovenia: The path to the EuroBasket semifinals!

The enthusiasm for basketball is also evident in Cologne: on September 11, 2025, the German national basketball team played an exciting quarter-final game against Slovenia. With a narrow but deserved 99:91 victory, Germany moves into the semi-finals of the European Basketball Championship. A special moment that completely captivates the fans!

The game was characterized by a large number of turning points. Particularly noteworthy is the performance of Dennis Schröder, who laid the foundation for success with important points at the beginning of the third quarter. While Slovenia struggled to get out of their own half, Germany struggled defensively, particularly in rebounding, resulting in a 56-61 deficit. But the Germans were not deterred.

Game dynamics and key moves

In the 23rd minute, Bonga received his third foul, and Luka Doncic also had to act cautiously with his fourth foul. This moment was crucial as the health of both players was important for the rest of the game. The tense atmosphere was particularly noticeable in the second half, when Schröder scored an “and one” and reduced Germany to 59:63.

The last minutes of the game were a thriller. The Germans took the lead with an impressive 12:3 run. Thiemann hit a crucial three-pointer that put Slovenia under pressure. This strong run continued until the final score was 99:91. “The game was tough, emotional, and Tristan’s buzzer-beater was crucial,” Alan Ibrahimagic summed it up. Johann Thiemann added that the defense was not optimal in the first half, but became significantly better in the second half.

Looking into the future

With this victory, Germany is now in the semi-finals of EuroBasket 2025, which will be held in Latvia, Finland, Cyprus and Poland. However, Thiemann warns that the coming challenge against Finland should not be underestimated either. The teams must continue to improve in order to remain prominent in the race for medals. The European Basketball Championship has a long tradition that began back in 1935 and has developed over the years into a prestigious event that attracts the best teams in Europe. This year, Germany could take the chance to secure a medal and continue writing basketball history in Germany - a situation that gives many fans in Cologne and beyond hope.

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