Germany Upsets USA in FIBA Basketball
Andreas Obst, Franz Wagner Lead Germany to Victory
Germany upset the United States in the semifinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Friday, advancing to the final with a 111-96 victory. Andreas Obst led the way for Germany with 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 22. Anthony Edwards led the US with 34 points.
The game was close throughout, with neither team able to build a significant lead. Germany took a 55-49 lead into halftime, but the US came out strong in the third quarter and tied the game at 70-70. The two teams traded baskets for much of the fourth quarter, but Germany was able to pull away in the final minutes.
The victory was a major upset for Germany, which had never beaten the US in a major basketball tournament. It was also a disappointing result for the US, which was looking to win its third consecutive FIBA Basketball World Cup title.
Other News from the FIBA Basketball World Cup
- Spain defeated France in the other semifinal game, 98-88.
- The final between Germany and Spain will be played on Sunday.
- The US will play France in the third-place game on Saturday.
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