Focus totally on Doncic: basketball player aiming for semifinals

Doncic's Pursuit for the Semifinals: Laser-sharp focus on the basketball star

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2025 September 17 . 2:47 AM

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Doncic in Sight for Semifinals: Concentrated Efforts by Basketball Star - Focus totally on Doncic: basketball player aiming for semifinals

The German national basketball team is gearing up for a crucial European Championship (EM) semifinal match against Slovenia, scheduled for Wednesday at 8:00 PM. With the turbulent period in Riga behind them, the team is determined to regain momentum and make a strong showing.

Assistant coach Alan Ibrahimagic will take the reins for the semifinal, as head coach Alex Mumbru will be absent due to health reasons. Mumbru, who is dealing with pancreatitis, will, however, remain with the team. Ibrahimagic has already demonstrated his leadership skills, having successfully led the team in the group phase in Finland.

Slovenia's star player, Luka Doncic, will be a formidable challenge. Doncic scored an impressive 42 points in the round of 16 against Italy, with 30 points coming in the first half. However, the German team is not solely focused on defending against Doncic. As captain Dennis Schroder emphasised, the priority is to beat the Slovenian team as a whole.

The team is also aware that they have previously defeated Slovenia twice, once with Doncic and once without. Regardless, the Slovenian team will be carrying a significant burden with Doncic as their main player, as they have lost quality players.

In training, the German team is honing their own playing style, aiming to show their Tampere face again, referring to their first round victory. Maodo Lo, a key player, highlighted the importance of finding ways to beat the team, not just Luka Doncic.

The semifinals remain the ultimate goal for the German team, and they are confident that they can achieve it. The game will be broadcast on RTL and MagentaSport, ensuring that fans across Germany can cheer on their team. Let's hope for an exciting and competitive match!