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Germany is even last after the dramatic defeat in the European Championship qualification. After the new national coach’s botched debut, there is a special message.
David Krämer couldn’t resist even a small smile; the late shock had an effect. “I would have much preferred to win,” said the man of the evening, because his crazy record hunt on the basketball court in Stockholm was ultimately a pattern of no value. The debut of the new national coach Alex Mumbru was unsuccessful.
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The scoreboard in Hovet read 73:72 (37:37) after 40 minutes. Host Sweden won the European Championship qualifier with a late run.
Germany came last in the European Championship qualification
It was the second defeat out of three games in Group D of four, world champions Germany are last at half time.
The first three teams will buy their European Championship ticket before the second leg on Monday (7.30 p.m./free at MagentaSport) in Heidelberg there is pressure on the boiler.
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Mumbru received encouragement from his predecessor Gordon Herbert. “I also lost my first game as a national coach, at home against Estonia,” said the later world champion coach after his FC Bayern’s win against Barcelona on Friday.
“These international windows are tough. In my first game against Estonia, we had two and a half days of training with the team. He now only had three with a new team. It’s difficult to hire a new team. But it will be okay,” said Herbert, who said goodbye to the DBB after finishing 4th at the Olympics.
Only Nowitzki is better than Krämer
The fact that Mumbru’s premiere went wrong, even though Krämer played the game of his life, says a lot about the team’s performance. The professional from Spanish club CB Canarias scored 43 (!) points, only legend Dirk Nowitzki has ever been better in the national jersey (47).
The World Cup gold medalist in Manila said he was proud to be “part of DBB history,” but Krämer couldn’t buy anything for it.
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Germany throws away victory against Sweden
With poor decisions, the team led by Spaniard Mumbru due to the absence of NBA and EuroLeague players and seven debutants threw away their victory in crunch time.
It was 72:63 with 1:47 minutes left, the lead was actually comfortable, but the Swedes scored the last ten points.
“It looked good for us. Then small details decided the game,” said Mumbru: “We had two shots to win – that’s basketball.” Krämer’s analysis sounded similar: “We had too many small mistakes in the last two minutes.”
A ray of hope in the DBB team
But it wasn’t all bad. The naturalized American Dylan Osetkowski (Unicaja Malaga/Spain) impressed in the first international game (17 points/9 rebounds), and the selection from the German Basketball Federation was strong overall in rebounding, especially offensively. But the veterans disappointed.
World champion Johannes Thiemann did not hit a throw from the field. Returnee Tibor Pleiß, back after a break of more than eight years, also had little success. This also applied to Christian Sengfelder.
Only eleven of the DBB team’s 42 three-point attempts ended up in the basket. At home, Andreas Obst scored so many goals all by himself; the world champion celebrated a 100:78 (48:38) victory with FC Bayern over FC Barcelona on Friday and set a record for the most three-pointers converted in a EuroLeague game.
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Will fruit come later?
The sniper would be a good fit for the national team; Mumbru had nominated him for the international window. The question remains whether fruit will come. The difficult starting situation has made this more likely.
“We need to recover physically and mentally,” said Mumbru MagentaSport“because it’s hard to lose by one point.” But as is well known, Herbert also made a false start when he took office – how the story continued is known.
But a win is needed on Monday, otherwise participation in the EuroBasket could actually be tight. (European Championship qualification: Germany against Sweden in the LIVETICKER)
Let’s craft this interview for **world-today-news.com**.
Here’s a breakdown of the interview structure, following the key themes of the article, along with open-ended questions designed for insightful discussion:
**I. Introduction & The Weight of the Loss**
* **Guests:**
* **Franziska Ackermann:** Veteran German basketball commentator
* **Lukas Schmidt:** Former German basketball player, now a youth development coach
* **Open-ended Questions:**
* Franziska, you’ve seen countless German national team games. How significant is this loss to Sweden in the context of World Championship qualification?
* Lukas, from a player’s perspective, what must be going through the minds of the German players after such a close, late defeat?
**II. David Krämer’s Record Night – A Silver Lining?**
* **Focus:** Krämer’s incredible performance amidst the defeat.
* **Open-ended Questions:**
* Franziska, Krämer achieved something remarkable – scoring 43 points. Do you see this as a cause for optimism despite the loss?
* Lukas, Do you think this performance will be a confidence booster for Krämer moving forward, or is there a risk of added pressure?
**III. The Mumbru Era – A Rocky Start**
* **Focus:** Analyzing Alex Mumbru’s debut as coach and the challenges he faces.
* **Open-ended Questions:**
* Franziska, Alex Mumbru inherited a team with high expectations. How much should this loss be attributed to his coaching decisions versus other factors?
* Lukas, Mumbru had a limited time with the team. In your experience, how crucial is that training time for a national team to gel effectively?
**IV. Missing Stars & The Future of the Team**
* **Focus:** The absence of key players and the potential impact of players like Andreas Obst joining the team.
* **Open-ended Questions:**
* Franziska, with key players missing, was a loss against Sweden almost inevitable? How does this lack of experience affect the team’s overall potential?
* Lukas, Can Andreas Obst make a significant difference for the national team? What other young players should Mumbru be looking to develop?
** V. Looking Ahead – The Road to EuroBasket**
* **Focus:** What needs to change for Germany to secure their EuroBasket ticket?
* **Open-ended Questions:**
* Franziska, How crucial is the upcoming home game against Sweden? What needs to change to see a German victory?
Whenever we have guests like guests like Franziska Ackermann and Lukas Schmidt they offer us more than insight into the game.
* Lukas, discussing the mental toughness required in these high-pressure situations.
* Franziska, pondering the long-term strategy for German basketball and the balance between veteran experience and fresh talent
**VI. Closing Thoughts**
* Offer both guests a chance for final thoughts on the situation and their predictions for future games.
By structuring the interview this way, we create a dynamic and engaging piece that explores the multifaceted aspects of Germany’s recent basketball setback while maintaining a professional and informative tone suited to **world-today-news.com**.
