Team USA's World Cup Dreams Dashed by Germany's Upset Victory

Upset in Semifinals

Team USA suffered a surprising defeat in the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinals against Germany, with a final score of 113-111.

USA's Favoritism

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Close Start

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Germany's Third-Quarter Surge

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US Fourth-Quarter Rally

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Continued World Cup Disappointments:

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Globalization of Basketball

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Key German Players

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Final Matchups

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Game Schedule

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