Lublin (dpa) – Gordon Herbert and the German basketball players could use individual reinforcements. He lost his first World Cup qualifying game against the weaker opponent and the appearance of the national coach failed.
And now, at any hour, you will go to Lublin in the evening (8 p.m. / Magentasport), where the duel with Poland’s strongest opponent is broadcast on paper. The Euroleague player does not join Bayern, Alba Berlin, or any international club. “No,” Herbert simply answered a similar question.
Many of the best players are missing
However, the 62-year-old Canadian defended his team, which was badly damaged. “It’s a very good group, but we didn’t play well. We’ll find a way.” It’s relatively clear what to expect in the absence of professional NBA players around Dennis Schroeder: veterans Robin Benzing and Bastian Doreth as well as builders Justus Holtz and Christian Singfelder, best with 21 serious points. Disappointing 66:69 against Estonia in Nuremberg is the pitcher.
Herbert continued to emphasize one word after the loss: obstacles. “In sport, there are always obstacles. To achieve your goal, you must eliminate these obstacles. Against Estonia it was an unimaginative attack as well as inadequate defense, especially against the powerful three-pointers Estonia.
“Obstacles make you stronger,” said the coach. “I’m sure the team will show the right reaction.” If the German team also lose in Poland, they will drop to fourth and last place in the group until the next international match window in February. 32 teams will qualify for the final tournament to be held in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines in 2024. The current stage is to reach the top three in group four. The victory won will also be carried over to the next stage.
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