Overview
- Germany beat South Korea 76–49 in Olaf Lange’s debut and followed with a 113–80 rout of the Philippines.
- Emily Bessoir led the second win with 25 points and 13 rebounds as Germany dominated the boards 55–26.
- Nyara Sabally logged an 11–11 double-double against South Korea, then was rested against the Philippines with her return against France anticipated.
- Lange welcomed the offensive flow but criticized defensive lapses versus the Philippines, calling 80 points allowed too many and urging a clear step forward.
- Host France, the 2024 Olympic silver medalist featuring WNBA talent, awaits on Saturday at 20:30 on MagentaSport, with Germany still without Satou Sabally and captain Marie Gülich.