Germany pulled off a remarkable victory against the United States, clinching a spot in the Basketball World Cup final with a final score of 113-111 in an intense battle in a shocking turn of events on Friday.
Throughout the game in Manila, Germany proved to be a worthy adversary for their more renowned American counterparts. Their exceptional performance not only led to an unexpected win but also marked their first-ever appearance in the World Cup final.
This outcome leaves the United States missing out on the final for the second consecutive tournament, following their seventh-place finish in China in 2019. Andreas Obst, a relentless presence in the match, emerged as Germany’s top scorer with an impressive 24 points.
Franz Wagner and Daniel Theis also made significant contributions to Germany’s historic victory, with 22 and 21 points, respectively.
The tide began to turn against the United States in the third quarter when Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson made critical errors, gifting Germany a six-point lead. Germany capitalized on this advantage, and Dennis Schroder’s pivotal shot pushed them to a commanding 94-84 lead by the end of the third quarter.
Despite the relentless efforts of the American team in the fourth quarter, Germany maintained their composure and held on to secure the momentous win.
Serbia, on the other hand, earned their spot in the final by defeating Canada 95-86 earlier in the day.
This defeat marks the second loss of the tournament for the United States, following their earlier defeat to Lithuania in the second round.
Anthony Edwards led the American side in scoring with 23 points, closely followed by Austin Reaves, who contributed 21 points to their efforts.
Source: AFP
