GERMANY avoided a winless group phase campaign after whipping Jordan, 96-62, in Shenzhen on Thursday to finish with a 1-2 record in Group G of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Here are some of the highlights from the game:
Johannes Voigtmann (GER-7) stretching before the game. Photos by Liu Xudong
Niels Giffey (GER-5) slipped and fell to the gournd, losing control of the ball
Mahmoud Abdeen (JOR-0) dribbling the ball while confronting one of German Team players' block.
Ahmad Al Dwairi (JOR-44) jumping to shoot the ball wihle two German Team players trying to stop him.
Dennis Schroder (GER-17) holding the ball while being blocked by the Jordan Team Squad.
Ahmad Al Dwairi (JOR-44) jumping to shoot the ball while Freddy Ibrahim (JOR-5) trying to secure the goal.
Ahmad Al Dwairi (JOR-44) trying to shoot the ball while Johannes Voigtmann (GER-7) jumping to steal it.
Players of two teams gathered together while each of them eyeing the movement of the ball.
Mohammad Hussein (JOR-13) trying to control the ball while losing his balance.
Robin Benzing (GER-12) trying to pass the ball to his teammate while one of the Jordan Team standing inbetween.
Freddy Ibrahim (JOR-5) jumping to the air to shoot the ball while Maodo Lo (GER-4) trying to block his way.