Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2024 Olympics basketball match.
Germany
Germany was considered almost the strongest team that could compete with Team USA, and the group stage results proved it. The Germans show solid, exciting and versatile basketball. They outperform their future opponent in key stats: from the average scoring (89,3 vs 77,7) and three-point accuracy (37,9% к 30,3%) to turnovers (10 vs 11.7)
Greece
It’s hard to believe in Greece’s success, even with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s great performance. Throughout the group stage, they didn't play a single complete game where they looked consistent for all four quarters. Even playing against Australia in the last round, they looked weak after halftime, scoring only 9 points in the third quarter with 28% efficiency.
Germany - Greece Prediction
Against Germany’s organised defence, the Greeks might easily play 10+ minutes where Germans miss many shots in a row. At least until Vasilis Toliopoulos hits something from the arc. Giannis can be as good as he wants, but the teamwork and discipline of the German team will decide the game.The Greek team is unlikely to go further than the quarterfinals in this tournament.
