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Germany's basketball players defeat Japan and regain faith in their home World Cup

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  • After an opening defeat against Spain, Germany's basketball players played a convincing game against Japan and won.
  • Leonie Fiebich remained without a point, but another player stood out and made a significant contribution to the victory.

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Germany's basketball players lost their opening game against Spain and were under pressure to improve their performance at the home World Cup.

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Germany's basketball players defeat Japan. This victory brings back faith in a successful home World Cup

First a slap against Spain at the start, now Germany's basketball players showed a different face against Japan: It didn't matter that Leonie Fiebich remained without a point for a long time. Because another player stood out.

Jonas Kraus reports from Berlin

September 5, 2026, 9:05 p.m

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  • Who was the outstanding player who compensated for Leonie Fiebich's pointless game?
  • What is the exact score and duration of the game against Japan?

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