One of four games scheduled on Tuesday, July 30, in the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is Brazil vs Germany. Brazil lost their opening game against Victor Wembanyama and hosts France. On the other hand, the reigning FIBA World Champions dominated Japan.
Leo Meindl had a team-high 14 points for Brazil with five rebounds and two steals. Cristiano Felicio also scored 14 points plus six rebounds, while veteran guard Marcelinho Huertas added 11 points and five assists. Bruno Caboclo was limited to just 11 minutes and went scoreless.
Meanwhile, Franz Wagner dominated for Germany with 22 points and six rebounds in the win over Japan. Daniel Theis contributed 18 points and seven rebounds, while Moritz Wagner added 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. Dennis Schroder put up a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists.
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Where to watch the Brazil vs Germany 2024 Paris Olympics basketball game?
The Brazil vs Germany game is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France. It will start at 3:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on NBC Universo. It should also be available via live stream on Peacock and fuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
For fans in Brazil, the game should be available on TV Globo and sportv. They can also watch it via live stream on globoplay and Caze TV. Those in Germany, on the other hand, can catch the game on Eurosport, ARD Mediathek and ZDF. Streaming is also available in the country via Discovery+.
Key matchups for Brazil vs Germany
Brazil vs Germany should be an interesting matchup given how France had a hard time against the former. The hosts had a bunch of NBA stars, but they were unable to put Brazil away with ease. They might not have a lot of top players, but they play like a team.
On the other hand, Germany remains a formidable squad with a history of winning. They are the reigning FIBA World Champions for a reason and Dennis Schroder will be the main man again, orchestrating the offense. Franz Wagner is another factor for Die Mannschaft as a scorer and defender.
The main matchup should be Marcelinho Huertas vs. Dennis Schroder at point guard. Both are excellent playmakers, although Schroder should have the advantage offensively. The Brooklyn Nets guard should be able to win the matchup, but fans should watch out for Huertas still.
Another key matchup on Tuesday will be Cristiano Felicio vs. Daniel Theis. They are very good, bruising big men for their respective countries. Felicio has plenty of NBA experience and won't be afraid to bang down low with Theis, who is a physical player for the New Orleans Pelicans.