Defending Champion USA Loses to Germany, 113-111

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The United States lost to Germany 113-111 in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup on Friday night in Manila.

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The U.S. was the defending champion and had won the gold medal in the last three World Cups.

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Germany was led by Andreas Obst, who scored 24 points. Franz Wagner added 22 points.

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The U.S. was led by Kevin Durant, who scored 38 points.

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The U.S. was undone by a porous perimeter defense and a lack of rebounding.

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Germany will face Canada in the final on Sunday.

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The U.S. will still qualify for the 2024 Olympics, but they will not be the defending champions.

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