Germany, Slovenia Compete in EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinals Riga

Germany and Slovenia face off in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals in Riga, Latvia, with Germany having a perfect group stage record and a recent convincing win over Portugal, while Slovenia advanced by defeating Italy. The two teams have a balanced historical rivalry, each winning four out of eight matches, including a recent German victory in August. Slovenia's star player Luka Dončić has been pivotal, notably scoring 42 points against Italy, while Germany's Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner contributed significantly to their last win. Germany aims for its first European Championship title in 32 years, building on recent successes including becoming world champions in 2023, with national player Daniel Theis expressing strong ambitions for the tournament. The match will be broadcast live on free TV via RTL and online streaming services, with Germany potentially advancing to the semifinals to face either Finland or Georgia. Health issues have affected the German coaching staff, with assistant Alan Ibrahimagic stepping in as head coach for this match.