In an exciting match for the fourth round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, the Croatian basketball team faced off against Germany in Bonn, ending in a narrow 89:91 defeat after overtime. Croatia had a significant 15-point lead during the third quarter, displaying strong performance initially. However, Germany managed to rally back, tying the game and forcing the match into overtime. In the additional five minutes, Germany turned the game around, securing a slim victory while Croatia fought valiantly until the final seconds.

Mario Hezonja was the standout player for Croatia, scoring 30 points and grabbing seven rebounds, demonstrating his importance to the team. Other contributors included Roko Badžim with 14 points and both Luka Božić and Jaleen Smith scoring 12 points each, with Smith also providing nine rebounds and assists. On the opposing side, Johannes Thiemann led the German team with 24 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Oscar Da Silva and Jack Kayil with 15 and 14 points respectively, which underscores the competitive nature of the match.