Well, Portugal just found out their next opponent in the Eurobasket knockout stages. It’s a tough draw: they will face Germany in the round of 16. Germany earned this matchup after proving themselves unbeatable, finishing first in Group B.
The reigning world champions wrapped up their group play with another dominant victory. They handily beat Finland 91-61 on the fifth and final matchday. Germany finished Group B, which was held in Tampere, Finland, with a perfect winning record. Their reward for such a strong showing is a Saturday clash against Portugal.
Portugal, meanwhile, had to fight hard to secure their spot. They ensured their presence in the Eurobasket round of 16 by defeating Estonia in a nail-biting 68-65 game. This victory allowed them to clinch fourth place in Group A, setting up the challenging encounter with the German powerhouse.
Other teams in Group B also learned their fate. Finland finished the group stage in third place, while Sweden ended up fourth. Both teams are now waiting to see who they will play next; their opponents will come from the match between Serbia and Turkey. Lithuania, who secured second place in Group B, is set to go head-to-head with Latvia.