Germany secured a historic victory over Greece, winning 76-63 to advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time in their history. Led by Franz Wagner's 18 points and Dennis Schroder's 13 points and eight assists, the reigning World Cup champions displayed resilience and determination throughout the game.
Despite a slow start that saw Greece take a 12-point lead at one stage, Germany rallied back and dominated the third quarter to establish a seven-point advantage heading into the final period. A strong start to the fourth quarter, including a 13-5 run, further extended Germany's lead to 72-57 with just under two minutes remaining.
Germany's flawless record at the Paris Games, having gone 3-0 in the group stage, underscores their impressive performance and growing confidence as they progress in the tournament. This victory marks a significant milestone for the German team, surpassing their previous best Olympic finish of seventh place in 1992.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a standout for Greece, contributed 22 points in a valiant effort but was unable to propel his team to their first semifinals appearance in his debut Olympics.
With this win, Germany now awaits the outcome of the matchup between France and Canada to determine their opponent in the semifinals, scheduled for Thursday. The stage is set for an exciting showdown as Germany looks to continue their impressive run and vie for a spot in the Olympic final.
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