FIBA World Cup: Germany Upsets USA in High-Scoring Semifinal

US Team's Hopes for Gold End in 113-111 Loss

Andreas Obst Leads German Scoring with 24 Points

MANILA, Philippines - The United States' quest for a FIBA World Cup gold medal ended on Friday in an unexpected upset, as Germany pulled off a thrilling 113-111 victory in the high-scoring semifinal encounter.

Andreas Obst put on a dazzling display for Germany, pouring in 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 22 as the team played with determination and resilience. The win marks a significant upset for Germany, who scored more points than the United States in any of their previous meetings.