Montenegro vs Germany FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Preview & How to watch
- → Tipoff: February 20, 2025, 19:00 CET
- → Venue: Sports Centre Morača, Podgorica, Montenegro
- → Montenegro aims to clinch the top spot in Group D; Germany seeks a crucial win to secure qualification and avoid a precarious path.
In a pivotal Group D matchup of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, Montenegro is set to host Germany at the Sports Centre Morača in Podgorica. This game carries significant weight, as both teams are vying for a top spot in their group.
The last encounter between these two teams took place on February 22, 2024, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, where the hosts secured a convincing 85-61 victory over Montenegro. In that game, Oscar Da Silva led the German squad with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, showcasing his versatility and impact on the court. Montenegro struggled to find their rhythm, falling behind early and unable to close the gap.
As the upcoming game approaches, both teams are set to field their strongest available players. Germany's head coach, Álex Mumbrú, has announced a preliminary 16-man squad for the February qualifiers, which includes several world champions, such as Andreas Obst from Bayern München and new AS Monaco addition Daniel Theis.
Montenegro is also looking to take care of business, and potentially beat the World Champs, as their contingent of "European-caliber" players, including Nikola Ivanovic, Jonah Radebaugh, Dino Radoncic, and Marko Todorovic, are all ready to suit up for the Crna Gora.
Montenegro, currently leading Group D with a 3-1 record, aims to take advantage of their home-court advantage to secure a win and strengthen their position. Germany, with a 2-2 record, seeks to replicate their previous success against Montenegro to improve their standing in the group.
A victory for Montenegro would solidify their lead and clinch the top spot in the group, providing a favorable path in the tournament. Conversely, a win for Germany would secure their qualification; however, a loss would place them in a precarious position, causing a must-win scenario against Sasha Vezenkov's Bulgaria in their final group game.
The stakes are undeniably high, and both teams are expected to bring their best performances to the court.
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