The German basketball team has clinched the title of world champions! In a thrilling final held in the Philippines, Germany secured a historic victory over the Serbian team with a score of 83-77, marking their first-ever claim to the title of the world’s best basketball team.
Germany and Serbia engaged in a memorable Mundobasket final showdown in Manila. Serbia began the match with a 5-0 lead, but Germany swiftly closed the gap, preventing the Eagles from pulling away early. Unfortunately for the Eagles, Ognje Dobric suffered an injury just two minutes into the game and had to head to the locker room. The lead swapped hands between the two teams until the end of the first quarter, with Serbia holding a slight three-point advantage at 26-23.
The second quarter witnessed a true back-and-forth battle, with both teams taking turns dominating play. Notable performances from Bogdan Bogdanovic and Dennis Schroder added to the excitement of the match. As the game progressed, Schroder’s scoring prowess became increasingly evident. Contentious refereeing decisions in favor of Germany led to a double-digit lead just two minutes before the close of the third quarter, with the score standing at 64-53.
Despite Svetislav Pesic’s efforts to rally his team, Serbia struggled to mount a comeback. Germany effectively neutralized Serbia and entered the final quarter with a comfortable 12-point lead, 69-57. However, Serbia did not back down. They launched a strong comeback at the start of the final period, reducing the deficit to just seven points at 71-64 before the German coach called a timeout.
Aleksa Avramovic delivered an outstanding performance, hitting crucial shots, including a three-pointer that narrowed the gap to 73-69. Voigtmann responded promptly, extending Germany’s lead back to seven points. Serbia continued to fight relentlessly, and Avramovic, in a remarkable display, brought Serbia back into contention with a minute and a half remaining, trailing 78-75. Despite Bogdanovic’s steal and Guduric’s opportunity to tie the game with a three-pointer, the shot went astray.
Serbia managed to trim the deficit to just two points through Guduric, but Dennis Schroder stepped up when it mattered most, scoring to make it 81-77 with 20 seconds left in the match. Avramovic’s attempt at a game-changing three-pointer fell short, and Guduric’s last-ditch effort sealed Serbia’s fate. Dennis Schroder led the Germans to their historic victory in the final with an impressive 27 points, while Franz Wagner contributed 19 points. Aleksa Avramovic was the standout performer for Serbia, notching 21 points.
