The United States, the heavyweights of worldwide basketball, has been knocked out of the FIBA World Cup.
Call this the Illa in Manila.
The Steve Kerr-led Americans had been shocked by Germany, 113-111, within the semi-finals of the World Cup on Friday in The Philippines, The NY Post stories.
The Americans trailed 106-94 with 5:24 to play earlier than mounting a comeback that got here up simply quick. Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves led a 13-2 run to tug inside one level.
But then Germany’s Andreas Obst nailed a nook 3 and Dennis Schroder hit a jumper at hand the US its newest worldwide disappointment.
Edwards paced the Americans with 23 whereas Reaves chipped in 21. Knicks star Jalen Brunson supplied 15 factors and 7 assists, however was on the bench throughout crunch time.
Obst led Germany with 24 factors. The Magic’s Franz Wagner added 22 and the Pacers’ Daniel Theis had 21.
The US will face Canada on Sunday for the bronze medal. The Americans final gained the event in 2014. In 2019, they had been knocked out by France within the quarterfinals.
This article initially appeared in The NY Post and was reproduced with permission.
Source: www.news.com.au
