Germany surprised america, 113-111, within the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup on Friday night time in Manila.
The US, perennial gold medal favorites on this males’s event, was finished in by a porous perimeter protection and an absence of rebounding. Germany was led by guard Andreas Obst, who scored 24 factors, and ahead Franz Wagner, who added 22 factors, en path to the largest basketball win in German historical past.
Germany repeatedly pummeled america within the paint, exploiting america’ option to play with smaller lineups. Germany grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, in contrast with seven for america. It additionally shot nicely from exterior, going 13 for 30 from 3-point vary.
Germany outscored america by 35-24 in a pivotal third quarter, and maintained a double-digit lead for a lot of the remainder of the sport. However a late flurry by america, led by ahead Anthony Edwards, minimize the result in 3 factors with simply over three minutes left. Edwards led the Individuals with 23 factors however missed a 3-pointer that may have tied the sport with two minutes left.
Germany stays the one unbeaten staff within the event. It was the second loss for america, which had additionally been upset by Lithuania earlier this week.
For america, the event didn’t appeal to lots of the prime stars from the N.B.A. However the staff will nearly assuredly look completely different for the Paris Olympics in 2024. This version of the staff will play just for a bronze medal in opposition to Canada, whereas Germany clinched a spot within the gold medal sport in opposition to Serbia.
Within the 2019 event, america had an much more disappointing run, failing to put within the prime three after a quarterfinal loss to France, after having gained the event in 2014 and 2010. Earlier than the loss to France, america had gained 19 straight World Cup video games.