Weakened by injuries, Latvia was the most beautiful story of the Mundobasket so far, but after a great drama, they failed to defeat the powerful - and today somewhat happy - Germany.
After Japan, Australia, Finland, Georgia and Slovenia, Gordi Herbert's team defeated Latvia (81:79) in the Mundobasket quarter-finals, advanced to the semi-finals and will face the United States of America for the grand final.
After 21 years and the World Championship in Indianapolis, Germany is once again among the four best national teams on the planet.
And today, "Mall of Asia Arena" could have ended the story in the quarterfinals, even though it had a double-digit advantage during the last quarter.
Latvia did not give up, it "melted" the rival's advantage with three-pointers, Denis Schroeder did not have his day (he hit only four shots out of 26 attempts), so the selection from the Baltics had a shot to win, but Davis Bertans was unlucky outside the line 6,75, XNUMX.
Two Wagners led the Germans to a new triumph - Franz with 16 points and Moritz with 12, but also Andreas Obst with 13...
On the other side, Arturs Žagars had a phenomenal day (scored 24 points), while Davis Bertans stopped at 20 points. Rolands Schmits added 14.
The success in Manila is the continuation of a great 12 months for Germany, which reached the semi-finals of the Eurobasket last summer.
Mundobasket, quarter finals
Today
Germany - Latvia 81:79
14.30 pm Canada - Slovenia
Earlier
Lithuania - Serbia 68:87
Italy - USA 63:100
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