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#3 Dennis Schroder - Germany
Germany didn't get off the mark for almost eight minutes during their defeat to France, although a strong performance from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder almost delivered an unlikely comeback. Germany eventually fell to a 78-74 defeat in their Group G opener, although Schroder's performance could serve as a launchpad for Germany's battle to stay in the competition.
After missing his first four shots of the game, Schroder connected with seven of his next fifteen efforts, while also hitting 2 of his 5 attempts from beyond the arc. Schroder was also the creative spark for Germany, as the 25-year-old dished out eight assists for his teammates, and his 3 steals highlighted his quickness on the defensive end. Ultimately, a strong performance from the often unpredictable guard, although Schroder will need his teammates to step up over the next week.
#2 Matthew Dellavedova - Australia
The Australians had plenty of NBA talent on show during their opening match against Canada, and it was Matthew Dellavedova who shone brightest as Australia came away with a hard-fought victory. Dellavedova dominated on the offensive end as he scored 24 points in just 28 minutes of action, and the Cleveland Cavaliers star finished shooting almost 70% from the field.
Dellavedova also connected with 6 of his 10 attempts from three-point range, and he was especially dominant during the fourth quarter as Australia managed to outscore the Canadians by seventeen points.
The 28-year-old also pulled down 5 rebounds while dishing out 5 assists to his teammates, leading to questions why both the Cavs and Milwaukee Bucks were hesitant to use him last season. Nevertheless, a fantastic solo performance from Dellavedova and the Australian could use this tournament to earn a bigger role on the Cavs next season.
