Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 Olympics basketball match.
Brazil
Brazil’s biggest worry is not having good shooting guards. Bruno Caboclo didn’t score in 11 minutes on a court and 41-years-old Marcelo Huertas became one of the best players. Germany has many ways to attack, so it’s hard to imagine how Brazil will stop them.
Germany
The game against weak Japan didn’t prove much, but Germany can play well in the tournament. Five players scored more than 10 points each without even winning a rebound (36-39). Germany has the strongest forward line with Daniel Theis, Mortiz and Franz Wagners, Johannes Thiemann and Johannes Voigtmann. Their point guard Dennis Schröder, who plays his best for the national team, had a double-double with 13 points and 12 assists in a match against Japan.
Prediction
Germany is a skilled and experienced team. It won’t be a surprise if they reach the knockout phase without losing a game in the group stage. For Brazil, it will be a tough game.