United States ousted by Germany in World Cup shocker

The heavyweights of international basketball have been knocked out of the FIBA World Cup.

Germany’s Daniel Theis holds the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between USA and Germany on September 8, 2023. Picture: AFP.

The United States, the heavyweights of international basketball, has been knocked out of the FIBA World Cup.

Call this the Illa in Manila.

The Steve Kerr-led Americans were stunned by Germany, 113-111, in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Friday in The Philippines, The NY Post reports.

The Americans trailed 106-94 with 5:24 to play before mounting a comeback that came up just short. Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves led a 13-2 run to pull within one point.

Germamy’s Daniel Theis holds the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between USA and Germany on September 8, 2023. Picture: AFP.

Daniel Theis #10 of Germany dunks the ball past Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the United States in the first half during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal. Picture: AFP.

USA leave the court after losing the FIBA Basketball World Cup Semi Final game to Germany at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. Picture: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images.

But then Germany’s Andreas Obst nailed a corner 3 and Dennis Schroder hit a jumper to hand the US its latest international disappointment.

Edwards paced the Americans with 23 while Reaves chipped in 21. Knicks star Jalen Brunson provided 15 points and seven assists, but was on the bench during crunch time.

Obst led Germany with 24 points. 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 last won the tournament in 2014. In 2019, they were knocked out by France in the quarterfinals.

This article originally appeared in The NY Post and was reproduced with permission.