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14:53
Theis sends two defenders in the wrong direction with his throwing feint, his dash is then very elegant! The Germans are playing well, the two-point throws are safe.
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14:51
Difficult throw! Andi Obst still has to change his display in the jump, but his mid-lane layer still finds its target.
5.
2:50 p.m
The Eastern Europeans were lucky: Marinković jumps to the block and noticeably hits the board. The Germans immediately complained about goal trending, but the referees decided otherwise.
4.
2:48 p.m
Big Man Theis is also dangerous from outside, Franz Wagner shows his strength in the box and can secure the next rebound. He is fouled and goes to the line twice.
4.
2:47 p.m
The Serbs put a lot of pressure on the ball carrier and the ball ends up at Voigtmann via a detour. Shortly before the shot clock expires, he has to get rid of the ball and actually nets for three points.
3.
2:45 p.m
That didn’t look good at all: Ognjen Dobrić had to limp out of the hall with support; the Serb had probably twisted his ankle in a duel with Voigtmann. Best wishes for your recovery!
2.
2:43 p.m
On the second attempt, Franz Wagner sank the offensive rebound in the zone. Before that he drove into the box, a good start for him.
1.
2:42 p.m
Stefan Jovic opens the game. The point guard receives the kicker pass and has the open three-pointer. With a bit of luck, the ball will bounce on the ring and then fall.
1.
14:41
Here we go, the game for the world basketball crown between Germany and Serbia is on!
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14:41
Game start
2:39 p.m
This should also be mentioned in passing: With their performance at the World Cup, both teams have secured qualification for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, regardless of the outcome of the game.
2:37 p.m
That’s how she sees it Starting five from: Gordon Herbert initially relies on Schröder, F. Wagner, Theis, Obst and Voigtmann. Boriša Simanić has chosen the following line-up: N. Jović, Bogdanović, Dobrić, S. Jović and Milutinov.
2:34 p.m
The national anthems sound, both teams are ready to duel one last time in Pasay City. It’s about the World Cup title, the greatest success in the history of their nations, gold and first place on the podium.
2:30 p.m
It was clear before the World Cup that the Serbs would be among the extended favorites. But the fact that they would go all the way to the final is still a surprise. But there is no undeserved European final. Without the outstanding NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokić, the Eastern Europeans won almost all of their games; they only had to narrowly admit defeat against Italy. Nevertheless, they made it to the quarter-finals as group winners and surprisingly beat Lithuania and Canada. A lot of the burden will once again fall on the shoulders of NBA star Bogdanović, who shone with 23 points in the semi-final against Canada.
2:20 p.m
So far, the German team has been able to impress at the tournament, played well, and all the players in the squad showed their talent. Even in tight situations, luck was with the DBB squad, so they marched undefeated to the World Cup final. Sometimes Captain Dennis Schröder directed outstandingly, otherwise others stepped into the breach. The Wagner brothers and Andi Obst took on a lot of responsibility in the last game. But the whole team should be praised; it has been an outstanding performance so far. In the semifinals, the Adler team played their best game to date, won a highly spectacular thriller against the USA with 113:111 and deservedly made it to the final.
2:10 p.m
It is perhaps the most important game in German basketball history: a national selection has never been in a World Cup final, but now coach Gordon Herbert’s team wants to land the really big coup. The trainer told Sky: “This kind of opportunity doesn’t come along often, maybe only once in a lifetime. Let’s use it.” What’s meant is the possible crown of the basketball world that Schröder and Co. could aspire to today. One thing is certain: after the sensational success with the bronze medal in 2002 for legend Dirk Nowitzki, the next medal will be awarded today.
2:00 p.m
Hello and welcome to the final game of the Basketball World Cup! Germany and Serbia face each other in the final, tip-off is in Pasay City at 2:40 p.m.!