Bauermann attributed the 84-47 loss to Greece in China to among other things an intense practice the day before the game and his team's inability to hit some makeable shots.

"We know what the conditions were which led to the loss. And we showed in the other two games that we're on the right track," said the coach, whose team beat China and Brazil previously in the tournament.

He said the result ended so lopsided also because he used the second half to allow some of his young players the chance to play against one of the best teams in Europe. And he is optimistic his experienced squad has brushed aside the loss.

"We have a lot of veteran players and they know a loss like that will not hurt them in this tournament," said Bauermann, who has put his troops through two days of intense practices in Hiroshima prior to their FIBA World Championship opener against tournament hosts Japan.

German captain Ademola Okulaja confirmed his coach's confidence, adding: "It's definitely out of our system. We had a very intense practice and we're looking forward to the tournament."

Bauermann also said his team is not worried about playing in front of a predominantly Japanese crowd at the Green Arena.

"We have no concern. These guys are professional athletes. If you're scared about playing in front of 10,000 people then you're in the wrong business," the coach said.