In a thrilling final match, Germany defeated Serbia 83-77 to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The game was close throughout, with neither team able to pull away until the final few minutes.
Germany was led by Dennis Schroder, who scored 28 points and was named the tournament’s MVP. Franz Wagner added 19 points and 7 rebounds for Germany, while Johannes Voigtmann had 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Serbia was led by Bogdan Bogdanovic, who scored 21 points. Aleksa Avramovic added 17 points for Serbia, while Nikola Jokic had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The game was tied at 47 at halftime, but Germany outscored Serbia 22-10 in the third quarter to take a 69-57 lead. Serbia made a late comeback, but Germany was able to hold on for the win.
The victory was a historic one for Germany, as it was their first ever FIBA World Cup title. Germany had previously reached the semifinals of the tournament in 2002 and 2019.
The win was also a major accomplishment for Schroder, who had been criticized for his lack of production in the NBA playoffs. Schroder bounced back in a big way in the World Cup, averaging 17.9 points per game.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup was a major success, with over 2 billion people watching the tournament worldwide. The tournament also generated over $1 billion in revenue.
The next FIBA World Cup will be held in 2027 in Indonesia.
