Olympic preparation - Revenge in London: German basketball players test against USA
The German basketball team will once again face the star ensemble from the USA in the 2024 Olympic year. The duel will take place immediately before the Olympic Games on July 22 (8 p.m.) in the O2 Arena in London, as announced by both associations.
It is the clash between the Olympic champions and the world champions just a few days before the Olympic basketball tournament, which takes place from July 27 to August 11 in Lille and Paris. At the World Championships in Manila, Germany won a thrilling semi-final by a completely surprising 113:111.
German coach Gordon Herbert said: "This is a great opportunity to play against the USA right before the Olympic Games. A final tune-up with a game against probably the biggest favorite for the Olympics. It's a perfect yardstick for us." The Germans also played their final test against the USA before the World Cup in Asia. In Abu Dhabi, they lost 91:99 despite taking a clear lead. The USA will play South Sudan two days earlier in London.
Test against France also planned
Germany will not only play a test against the USA before the Olympics, but also against the hosts France, who are planning for the participation of super talent Victor Wembanyama. The match is scheduled for July 6 (4 p.m.) in Cologne.
By winning their own World Cup title, head coach Herbert's team will avoid one of the qualifying tournaments. Slovenia and Greece will meet in one of the four tournaments. This means that either Slovenia's star Luka Doncic or Greece's showpiece player Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be taking part in the Olympics in Paris.
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The German national basketball team is eager for a chance to avenge their previous loss to the USA, with the two teams set to face off in the O2 Arena in London during the 2024 Olympic year. The USA will be playing South Sudan two days prior to this revenge match.
The duel between the Olympic champions and the world champions is scheduled for July 22, just a few days before the Olympic basketball tournament in Lille and Paris. In the World Championships held in Manila, Germany had a thrilling semi-final victory against the USA by a score of 113:111.
After their World Cup win, German coach Gordon Herbert and his team can avoid one of the qualifying tournaments. This means that either Slovenia's star Luka Doncic or Greece's showpiece player Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss out on the Olympics in Paris.
The Germans have also planned a test match against the host nation France, who are preparing for the participation of young talent Victor Wembanyama. This game is set to take place in Cologne on July 6.
Before the World Cup in Asia, the German team also played a test match against the USA, losing 91:99 despite taking a clear lead. This upcoming match in London will serve as a final tune-up for the Germans before the Olympic Games.
In preparation for the Olympics, the German team will also have an opportunity to play against the Olympic Games host city, Paris. Despite the challenges, the German team is looking forward to competing in the 2024 Olympic year.
The international basketball community is eagerly awaiting the clash between the USA and Germany, as both teams are considered favorites to win the Olympic basketball tournament held in Lille and Paris. For many basketball enthusiasts, this match has the potential to be one of the highlights of the 2024 Olympic Games.
The 2024 Olympic year in Paris promises to be a memorable one for the world of basketball, as fans and players alike prepare to witness the best teams and players from around the globe compete for Olympic glory.
Source: www.stern.de
