EuroBasket Warm-up: Şengün Scores 26+11 to Defeat Montenegro, Schröder Posts 22+9 to Easily Beat Spain

On August 24th Beijing time, as EuroBasket warm-ups approach their end, Turkey triumphed over Montenegro 96-85, led by Şengün’s 26 points and 11 rebounds; Germany also defeated Spain 95-78, with Wagner putting up 29 points and 6 boards, and Schröder contributing 22 points and 9 assists.

Turkey 96-85 Montenegro

Turkey’s last warm-up match before EuroBasket saw them beat Montenegro 96-85. In this game, Şengün stood out by delivering 26 points and 11 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in his team’s win.

Şengün played 27 minutes and 26 seconds, showing remarkable offensive efficiency: he made 10 of 15 two-point attempts and converted 6 of 9 free throws, including several powerful dunks that easily broke through Montenegro’s defense. Notably, this Rockets center has scored at least 25 points in each of his last three warm-up games, demonstrating excellent form.

Besides Şengün, other Turkish players also performed well: Osman contributed 19 points, providing crucial firepower; Korkmaz and Hazel each scored 10 points. However, Turkey did not see the debut of their naturalized guard Shane Larkin in this match.

For Montenegro, Drobniak was the standout player, finishing with 23 points and 5 assists; Simonović recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Germany 95-78 Spain

Germany also concluded their EuroBasket warm-ups with a 95-78 win over Spain, finishing the preparation phase with a 5-1 record. Wagner led with 29 points and 6 rebounds, while Schröder added 22 points and 9 assists. The duo of Schröder and Wagner proved to be a strong combination and key to Germany’s victory.

From the start, Germany quickly found their rhythm, establishing a clear lead of 24-11 by the end of the first quarter; by halftime, they maintained a 49-39 advantage. In the third quarter, Spain fought back, narrowing the gap to 58-53. Late in the game, with the score at 76-71 and 4 minutes 43 seconds remaining, Germany surged ahead with a 12-0 run, sealing the win comfortably.

On Spain’s side, de la Rea scored 14 points and Eusta added 13. It’s worth noting that as the defending EuroBasket champions, Spain performed poorly in these warm-ups, ending with a 1-5 record heading into the main tournament.