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Seasoned NBA basketball fans’ offseason went by like a breeze thanks to the FIFA World Cup 2023. With the tournament ending soon, basketball fans all over the world are tuning in to watch the awaited finals between Serbia and Germany. In the semi-finals, the USA faced off against Germany in an enthralling match. Despite USA’s determined efforts, Germany stunned the world by winning the match by 2 points.

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Moments after getting a shout-out from “Captain America”, Carmelo Anthony witnesses the wrath of 29-year-old German wonder boy.

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29-year-old German Wonderboy answers back

During the match, NBA fans witnessed a special moment with an NBA legend who had come to watch the game. Austin Reeves a.k.a “Captain America” scores a three to tie the game at 29 a piece. He puts 3 fingers on the side of his forehead and does the iconic ‘Melo’ celebration.

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Carmelo Anthony was present in the stadium when this happened. As a former Olympic athlete who has represented his country on the international stage, Carmelo Anthony maintained a poker face even when Austin Reeves paid tribute to the NBA legend.

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However, Melo did finally let out a smile as the cameras in the stadium pointed to him. The crowd was hyped to see the NBA legend as he raised his hand in appreciation of their love. However, things took a drastic turn for the USA as Dennis Schroder outplayed the American players completely.

With 17 points, 9 assists, and 2 rebounds in the semi-finals, Dennis Schroder truly played his heart out. His stellar performance was appreciated by many, including the NBA legend, Carmelo Anthony.

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Germany is going to the FIBA 2023 World Cup Finals

This is the first time the German international basketball team has defeated the mighty United States team. The German team is looking extremely strong, as all their players have performed well individually. The team also shows great chemistry in terms of defense and passing.

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German Power Forward and current NBA player Franz Wagner had 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in the semi-finals. Daniel Theis, the German center had 21 points and 7 rebounds. Andreas Obst, a shooting guard, and a EuroLeague veteran has also shined throughout the FIBA World Cup. He scored 24 points with 6 assists in his performance against the USA.

This young German team has made its country proud. Aspiring basketball players from all over the world are bound to be inspired, as more young blood joins in to represent their country to win the coveted gold medal. And now, Germany will face off against Serbia, whose leader is the former NBA MVP of 2023, in the FIBA finals.

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Akhil Chakravarthy

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I come from a family of tennis lovers. However, I fell in love with the game of basketball at the age of 9 when my Physical Education teacher made my entire class play a game of basketball. Since then, I have been an ardent basketball fan who was obsessed with Kobe Bryant.

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Saumya Khanduja

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