Germany Scores a Surprising Victory Over the USA to Reach the Basketball World Cup Final

Germany shocked its impressive rival, the United States, with a 113-111 victory in a thrilling match today, Friday, qualifying for the World Cup basketball final against Serbia, a stronghold of the sport in Europe. Germany dominated the third quarter, finishing it ahead 94-84 with a two-point shot by German player Dennis Schröder. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves was the top scorer for the American team with 23 points. The US team, ranked second by FIBA, will face Canada in pursuit of third place this Sunday.