Germany and Canada played a very interesting preparatory match. In the end, the Germans emerged victorious with a score of 86-81
Germany dominated the game from the start, holding a 17-point lead at one point, and by the end of the first quarter, they led 27-14.
They continued their impressive performance in the second quarter, with Canada struggling to keep up. By halftime, Germany had a 16-point lead.
Canada had a fantastic start to the second half. With a 13-0 run, they fully returned to the game. However, the Germans had a ready response. They scored 11 consecutive points and regained a significant lead.
Canada didn’t give up. They managed to get back into the game thanks to excellent defense, tying the score at 79-79. The Germans then scored five consecutive points to take a lead of 84-79. After Luguentz Dort committed an offensive foul, it became clear that Canada would suffer a defeat.
The best players for Germany in this game were: Frantz Wagner with 18 points, Daniel Theis with 17 and Dennis Schroder with 16 points, seven rebounds, and eight assist.
Germany will be in Group E at the FIBA World Cup. Their opponents will be Japan, Australia, and Finland. Canada is in Group H, where they will compete against France, Latvia, and Lebanon.