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Sports / Basketball
Czechs give Germany scare in Euro opener
(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-09-04 06:35
MADRID - Czech Republic almost caused an upset on Monday, taking 2005
silver medallists Germany to extra time before succumbing 83-78 on the
opening day of the European championship.
Dirk Nowitzki of Germany looks to pass the ball past Petr Benda of Czech
Republic during their first round game at the European Basketball
Championships in Palma de Mallorca September 3, 2007. [Reuters]
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki led the fightback with 35 points
and 11 rebounds after Germany trailed the Group C underdogs through the
first two quarters.
In Group A, Russia led throughout to overcome Serbia 73-65 with Utah Jazz
forward Andrei Kirilenko pulling down 12 rebounds and notching 24 points.
Latvia got off to a winning start by beating Croatia 85-77 in Group B
while France saw off Poland 74-66 in Group D.
Later on Monday, world champions and hosts Spain take on Portugal in
Group B and holders Greece face Israel in Group A.
The top three sides from the four sections progress to a second stage
comprising two groups of six.
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