The Basketball World Cup has ended and Germany was consecrated for the first time in its history after defeating Serbia 83-77 in the final of the FIBA ​​​​​​​​2023 championship that took place at the Hall of Asia in Manila, in the Philippines.
The number one in this game was Dennis Schroder, who led the offense with 28 points and two assists, which made the difference in the third quarter, while his compatriot Franz Wagner contributed another 19.
“This group is unbelievable. Coach did a great job, he brought us together. Everyone knows their role. It’s amazing to be a champion without knowing defeat. This medal is a blessing,” declared Schroder after of the success they have achieved.
For his part, Bogdan Bogdanovic became the figure of the Serbians after contributing 17 points and five assists, followed by Nikola Jovic with 9 points and one assist.
The best result of the German team was the bronze medal in Indianapolis 2002 and this time they had a perfect participation with 8-0, becoming the fifth team to become the undefeated champion of the tournament.
In addition, the Germans eliminated the United States in the semifinals, one of the favorites in this tournament that finished in fourth place after losing to Canada in the bronze medal match.
- End | Germany 83-77 Serbia
- Third place match | United States 118-127
- Germany 81 – 63 Japan
- Australia 82 – 85 Germany
- Germany 101 – 75 Finland
- Germany 100 – 73 Georgia
- Germany 100 – 71 Slovenia
- Germany 81 – 79 Latvia | Quarter finals
- United States 111 – 113 Germany | Semifinal
- Germany 83 – 77 Serbia | end
