For the second straight game Dennis Schroder scored a game-high in points – this time 29.
For the second straight day it was not enough as Germany lost in EuroBasket 2015 play – this time an 89-82 loss to Italy in Berlin.
The Hawks guard was 11 of 20 from the field, including 1 of 2 from 3-point range, in his 34 minutes. He also added four rebounds, seven assists and six turnovers.
Germany fell to 1-3 in pool play in the Olympic qualifying tournament. It can still qualify for the next round of the tournament with a win against Spain on Thursday. The game will be played at 11:45 a.m. (ET) and televised by WatchESPN.
Danilo Gallinari led Italy with 25 points and nine rebounds. Italy (3-1) and Serbia (4-0) have already advanced to the next round of the tournament. Turkey (2-2) will advance to the next round with a win over Iceland (0-3) Thursday. Germany and Spain are vying for the final spot.
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