Germany vs Latvia — FIBA U20 EuroBasket · Wednesday 15 July at 15:30

Germany's bench erupted for 45 points, powering the Mannschaft to a decisive 88-72 victory over Latvia at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket.

In a tight contest at Arena Stožice II, Germany held a slim two-point lead at halftime, 51-49, before unleashing a third-quarter storm. A commanding 21-6 run allowed the Germans to build a 17-point advantage, 72-55, entering the final period and they never looked back.

Davi Remagen, coming off the bench, was a major catalyst, finishing with 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, spearheading an German attack that shot 46% from the field overall. Amon Dorries was also a dominant presence inside, adding 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while fellow reserve Lars Lenke chipped in with 9 rebounds and 2 steals.

Despite 24 points and 5 steals from Jekabs Niedra and 16 points from Tomas Talcis, Latvia couldn't match Germany's depth. Germany's performance, fueled by their reserves, sends a strong message in this European tournament.