EuroBasket 2017 Group B: Italy and Germany remain undefeated

Italy booked their second victory in as many games at FIBA EuroBasket 2017 with a 78-66 win over Ukraine in Group B in Tel Aviv.

Marco Belinelli paced the Italians with 26 points on the back of six three-pointers, while Luigi Datome added 12 points and Daniel Hackett had a nice all-around game with 6 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds.

Germany retained their spotless record at FIBA EuroBasket 2017 with a strong 67-57 victory over Georgia in Group B in Tel Aviv.

Dennis Schroder poured in 23 points to lead the Germans, who also got 11 points from Robin Benzing to improve to 2-0 in the group. In addition, Germany's 19-year-old Isaiah Hartenstein picked up 4 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in his debut after not playing against Ukraine. Georgia dropped to 1-1 despite Zaza Pachulia collecting 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Lithuania dominated the inside in picking up an 88-73 victory over Israel to improve to 2-0 in Group B.

Edgaras Ulanovas scored 18 points and Jonas Valanciunas picked up 11 and 10 rebounds as Lithuania out-rebounded Israel 43-21, including 14 offensive rebounds. Richard Howell, Gal Mekel and Omri Casspi combined for 43 points, but they were not enough as Israel dropped to 0-2 in the group.