Basketball - DBB-Team wins clearly - Theis outshines returners
The Olympia team of the German basketball players is improving. Two weeks before the opening game at the Summer Games against Japan, the World Champions won against the Netherlands with a score of 95:50 (49:20) in front of 10,713 spectators in Hamburg. The team of national coach Gordon Herbert caused excitement in the Barclays Arena, but the guests were not strong enough for a real test of nerves. They could face the shooters on Friday in Berlin - then comes the next test against the Japanese.
After the loss and the win against Olympic host France in the first two test matches, it was another success for the Herbert proteges, which brings self-confidence. For the first time and right in the starting lineup after his transfer to the New Orleans Pelicans was Daniel Theis. The NBA center, who was not there for insurance reasons in the two games against France, scored the first two points.
Strong start thanks to Theis
The 32-year-old Theis, who scored six points in the early stages, contributed significantly to the strong start. On his 28th birthday, the Bayern professional made his first three three-pointers - he ended up with 18 points and was the top scorer. Theis was the second best scorer and man of the match with 16 points.
National coach Herbert made lively substitutions, bringing in Nick Weiler-Babb, who missed the tournament in Asia due to injury, and Oscar da Silva, who also made it into the Olympic team. Captain Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner provided a calming pause leadership with their first points. After the Berlin test against Japan on July 22, it goes to London against the star team of the USA with LeBron James. In the group phase of the Basketball tournament in Lille, Olympic host France with Victor Wembanyama, Japan, and Brazil are waiting. The German team is among the favored candidates for medals at this major event. The opening game against Japan on July 27 will be groundbreaking.
- The improvement of the German basketball team, known as Olympia, is evident, as they prepared for the summer game in Berlin against Japan.
- In Hamburg, prior to the opening game, the German team secured a decisive victory against the Netherlands with a score of 95:50.
- The opener game in Berlin will be a significant test for Germany, given their impressive performance against the Netherlands and the strong Japanese team.
- Daniel Theis, the NBA center from New Orleans Pelicans, made his debut in the starting lineup and played a crucial role in their victory against the Netherlands.
- During his birthday celebration in Hamburg, Theis scored the first two points and set a strong tone for the game, ultimately becoming the top scorer with 18 points.
- Gordon Herbert, the national coach, made strategic substitutions, bringing in players like Nick Weiler-Babb and Oscar da Silva for the upcoming tests.
- Berlin is not only the location for the test game against Japan but also marks Germany's historical connection to France as it was once known as Germany (historically).
- With their upcoming games against Japan and the USA in London, the German basketball team proceeds in the tournament, eyeing medals alongside Olympic host France, Japan, and Brazil.
