Germany defeats Team USA in World Cup semifinal
Germany guard Dennis Schroder, left, goes around U.S. forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during a Basketball World Cup semi final game in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night.
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