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European Championship serves as a preparatory contest.

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European Championship Serves as a Preliminary Competition
European Championship Serves as a Preliminary Competition

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Germany's Dominant Performance in EuroBasket

The German basketball team is on a roll in Tampere, Finland, as they secured a resounding 120:57 victory against Great Britain in their latest match. This win marks the most decisive in a European Championship for the German team, surpassing the previous record set in 1951.

The game, which was broadcast on Magentasport and RTL, sometimes resembled a practice game due to the lack of intensity and atmosphere typical of a European championship. Nevertheless, the team showcased their superior skill, with Tristan da Silva leading the charge as the top scorer for the German team with 25 points. Daniel Theis, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, and Oscar da Silva also scored in double digits.

Unfortunately, guard Maodo Lo had to sit out at short notice due to knee pain during warm-up, and Johannes Voigtmann missed the game due to a knee injury. Voigtmann traveled to Munich to treat his injury and is expected back with the team in Finland on Tuesday. No other German players are reported to have missed the game for injury reasons or to be returning on Tuesday.

In the absence of Voigtmann and with the substantial lead, interim coach Alan Ibrahimagic had the opportunity to give some players a rest, including the team's NBA stars, Dennis Schröder and Franz Wagner.

The German team is currently on track to finish first in Group B of the EM. Their next game will be against hosts Finland on Wednesday, a match that will determine the group title. The game will be broadcast on RTL.

Injured world champion Moritz Wagner, acting as a TV expert on Magentasport, stated that such games are important for players to find their rhythm. The German team is the clear favourite against winless Britain, as they were against the strong Finns.

During their day off, the German team visited a sauna and went on a nature walk. They will be looking to continue their winning streak when they face Finland for the group title. The team is on track for a perfect preliminary round, a feat that would be a significant accomplishment in the European Championship.

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