Germany took the lead for the first time in the game as the second half commenced, but a strong surge from the Greek team propelled them ahead by five points midway through the third quarter.
However, Greece faced a setback as their superstar player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, found himself in foul trouble with three fouls against his name. In international FIBA rules play, players are disqualified after accumulating five fouls, unlike the NBA where the limit is six.
