In a stunning turn of events, Germany delivered a remarkable upset victory over Team USA in the semifinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Led by their talented NBA players, Germany showcased impressive shooting and dominance on the offensive glass. It definitely proved too much for the United States to handle. As the lone unbeaten team in the tournament, Germany secured their first trip to the World Cup finals, leaving the basketball world in praise. 

After the humiliating defeat, Steve Kerr opened up about it. He quickly recognized the star point guard, Dennis Schroder’s overall performance in the tournament. 

A Humiliating Defeat for Team USA

The loss to Germany was a huge blow for Team USA, who had high hopes for this tournament. They are officially out of the gold medal race. Many had expected them to cruise to the final and win yet another gold medal. However, Germany put up a great game. The team had the lead for almost three quarters. As the match was reaching the climax, the US was lagging behind with just two points. 

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With 42 seconds left in the game, Schroder sealed the victory for Germany with a step-back two-pointer. Austin Reaves attempted a three but missed it. He converted the rebound into a two-point score. The heavily favored US lost the game by just two points. The final score was 111-113. 

Steve Kerr credits Schroder

The 29-year-old Schroder has been having an incredible tournament. He consistently put up impressive numbers in the seven games. In the semifinal showdown, he had 17 points and 9 assists, constantly penetrating the defense and creating opportunities for his teammates. USA head coach Steve Kerr recognized this and was full of praise for Schroder after the game. “That was the main point. I give Schroder a ton of credit. He’s a tough guard to handle. He’s quick, he gets the ball and penetrates constantly, which threatens and compromises the defense”, Kerr said.

The US will now face Canada for the bronze medal race. Both the teams had a narrow miss to reach the semifinals. While, on the other hand, the German team will now face Serbia in the finals for the coveted gold medal.