Greece, Turkey, Germany and Finland have already qualified for the EuroBasket semifinals, where the teams that will compete in the final next Sunday will be decided, to succeed Spain as continental champions. Germany pulled off an exciting victory by defeating Slovenia 99-91, despite the outstanding performance of Luka Doncic, who scored 39 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists. On the German side, Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder were key, contributing 23 and 20 points respectively. On the other hand, Finland reached its first European semifinals after defeating Georgia 93-79, with notable three-point shooting and a standout performance by Lauri Markkanen.
The Germany-Slovenia showdown was high-octane, with Doncic swaggering from the start, although facing difficulties due to early fouls. Slovenia leveraged its defensive skills and Doncic's passes to stay competitive, but Schröder's tenacity and a resilient German attack turned the score around in the final moments. Despite Doncic's efforts, the accumulation of fouls and the pressure of the German team sealed the German victory. Additionally, the game stood out for spectacular moments, such as long-range three-pointers and key strategic plays. Finally, Doncic's individual talent was not enough against the cohesion of the German team, setting the stage for some exciting semifinals.
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