Team USA was hoping to win back the gold medal in this year’s FIBA World Cup after a dismal showing in the last such tournament in 2019. That year, it finished seventh.
Unfortunately, there will be no real redemption this time around.
On Friday morning, the Americans suffered a stunning 113-111 loss to Germany in the semifinal round. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder was a big problem with 17 points and nine assists, plus a couple of clutch baskets late to seal Team USA’s fate.
Austin Reaves did his best to give the Americans a chance to win. He scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting overall and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Eleven of those points came in the final 4:28 of the contest.
As usual, he provided a few highlights.
Austin Reaves 3 to the dome with Melo in attendance 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5oOqxNaFTZ
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) September 8, 2023
Johannes Thiemann workin’ Austin Reaves in the post, Germany swings it for the Franz Wagner 3
Love the response from Reaves with a triple of his own pic.twitter.com/JR70oESbWM
— Siddharth (@SiddharthNBA) September 8, 2023
Austin Reaves getting shifty to score the bucket vs Germany😮💨
🎥: @usabasketball #FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/3zS3lGzVBo
— The Outlet Forum (@TheOutletForum) September 8, 2023
Team USA can still claim the bronze medal if it defeats Canada on Sunday.