Germany hosts China on Saturday as part of the 34th Basketball SuperCup and their preparations for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Die Mannschaft will look to continue their momentum after a huge win against Canada on Wednesday in Berlin. They were up by double digits in the first half before the Canadians stormed back to tie the game. However, Franz Wagner held them off with an 18-point performance for an 86-81 win.
Meanwhile, China has played four tune-up games heading into Saturday's matchup with Germany. Their only win came against Cape Verde, losing to Slovenia, Croatia and Italy.
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Germany vs China game details
- Date: August 12, 2023 (Saturday)
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET | 10:00 p.m. IST
- Venue: Edel-optics.de Arena, Hamburg, Germany
Germany will look to qualify for the final round of the 34th Basketball SuperCup with a win over China. The winner of the matchup face the winner of Canada vs New Zealand on Aug. 13. The losers of both games battle it out for third place before the final.
Where to watch Germany vs China?
Germany vs China will be live on MagentaSport in Germany. It will likely be available on CCTV in China. The game will also be streamed live on Magenta TV and FIBA's digital channels.
Germany's schedule of tune-up games before 2023 FIBA World Cup
Die Mannschaft has three more tune-up games before heading to Japan for the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. They face either Canada or New Zealand on Aug. 13. It will be either a championship game or a battle for third.
Germany then fly to Abu Dhabi for International Basketball Week in the United Arab Emirates. They are scheduled to face Greece on Aug. 19 and Team USA on Aug. 20. In the World Cup, they're in Group E with Finland, Japan and Australia.
China's schedule of tune-up games before 2023 FIBA World Cup
China also has three tune-up games left before heading to the Philippines for the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Their opponent for Aug. 13 will be determined on Saturday, and it will either be Canada or New Zealand.
The Dragons' last two games will be played at home in Shenzhen. They host New Zealand at the Baoan District Gymnasium on Aug. 18 before finishing it off against Serbia two days later. China is in Group B with Puerto Rico, Serbia and debutants South Sudan.