The climax of this year's FIBA World Cup promises to unfold on Sunday when Germany squares off against Serbia in the championship game, as declared by FIBA ambassador Carmelo Anthony. Germany and Serbia will engage in an all-European showdown at the Mall of Asia Arena. Remarkably, this marks Germany's inaugural appearance in a FIBA World Cup final, while the Serbians will vie for their second title. They become only the second European team to reach the finals twice in the 21st century, following in the footsteps of Spain, as confirmed by FIBA.
During the FIBA Global Ambassadors talk show on Saturday morning, Anthony expressed his anticipation, stating, "We will witness the greatest story tomorrow." The basketball legend, renowned for Team USA, asserted that Germany's journey to the final is currently one of the "most significant narratives" of this year's tournament. Sunday is poised to deliver a fitting conclusion to the narratives of both Serbia and Germany. Anthony praised Germany's remarkable journey, highlighting their surprising victory over the USA as a monumental achievement.
"Germany, I believe, is the standout story of this World Cup. Their remarkable journey to the precipice of winning a gold medal is nothing short of... I won't say unprecedented, but it's certainly remarkable. Few could have foreseen this, so I can only imagine the emotions running through those players and the entire nation of Germany," Anthony shared.
Luis Scola chimed in, emphasizing the significance of Germany's triumph over the USA, characterizing it as "monumental." He lauded their offensive prowess and unique approach to the game.
Nevertheless, Anthony underscored that the entire tournament has been rife with compelling narratives, not just restricted to the semifinal matches. He highlighted the potential of the Canadian team's future and Team USA's response to their significant upset against Germany as captivating storylines.
Regarding Serbia, Anthony described their journey as intriguing, especially considering the absence of key players. Despite missing prominent figures like Borisa Simanic and former NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic, Serbia has secured a spot in the final.
Pau Gasol of Spain also emphasized the rich storytelling of the semifinal games, praising Serbia's tenacity and defensive prowess. He noted that aggressiveness and hunger were pivotal in these matchups.
Scola paid tribute to the South Sudan team, newcomers to the FIBA World Cup, for their impressive achievement in securing an Olympic berth as the top-performing African team at the tournament.
| FIBA: Germany vs. Serbia (September 10, 2023) // Basketball World Cup Finals | |
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| The Germany men's national basketball team is set to face off against the Serbia men's national basketball team in the Finals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. | |
| The match will take place at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, September 10 (Philippine Time) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. | |
| Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the matchup between the Germany and Serbia. | |
| Date: | Sunday, September 10, 2023 |
| Time: | 8:40 pm (PHL Time) |
| Venue: | Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City |
| Game Stats: | FIBA |
| TV: | One Sports / One Sports+ (Delayed 10:00 pm) |
| Live Stream: | Courtside 1891 / Pilipinas Live (Android / iOS) |
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