In the dramatic match between the USA vs Germany, Team USA won by 4 points. This is such a thrilling match because the USA has the best players in the world and Germany is the world champion team.
Germany defeated Team USA in the semifinal at the World Cup, where the USA was heading to its first world title.
After a scary play against South Sudan, team USA looks like improvised. Team USA is been undefeated in the 5-match series of the showcase.
Dennis Schröder – 2023 FIBA World Cup MVP – played not very well against Team USA. Three players from Germany are playing in the NBA.
This is the fifth match of the USA basketball showcase and Kevin Durant missed 5th match in the line. Due to his calf injury, it looks like he is still unfit.
What is the USA vs Germany showcase Score?
The final score of the USA vs Germany basketball match is 88-92. USA won the match by 4 points. It was Lebron who again saved the match. He scored 20 points in the game.
LeBron’s stats for the 2024 USA basketball showcase are 13.3 ppg with 58% FB and 3.8 assists. This can be incredible during the showcase series.
Starting five lineups of Germany vs Team USA basketball are:
Team USA Basketball starting five
- Stephen Curry
- Jrue Holiday
- Devin Booker
- LeBron James
- Joel Embiid
Team Germany Basketball starting five
- Dennis Schroder
- Andreas Obst
- Franz Wagner
- Johannes Voigtmann
- Daniel Theis
USA vs Germany Basketball Match Summary
First Quater
LeBron James scored dynamically 1st dunk in the first minute of the match. Daniel Theis also get a successful 3-pointer shoot from the German side.
Lebron seems very dynamic during the match scoring points in the first quarter of the match.
German player seems good at 3-pointer in the first quarter of the match.
Jrue Holiday also scored a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the match. He scored a total of 8 points in the first quarter. Anthony Davis shows good defense at the end.
Moritz Wagner scored 2 points in the last 5 seconds before the end of the match.
The quarter ended with the score of USA vs Germany basketball, 25-19. USA lead the first quarter by 10 points.
Second quarter
During the second quarter, team Germany seems in a comeback mood.
Anthony Davis made 2 fouls that made him sit on the bench. Anthony Edward also got to the bench after the foul. LeBron and Step back on the court again for replacement.
Franz Wagner became the dangerous shooter from Germany, he scored 2 3-points during the second quarter of the match
The defense made by Embiid and the dunk by Edward were incredible, the whole stadium cheered for them.
Team USA again led the second quarter/first half of the match. The score at the end of the first half of the Germany vs USA match is 41-48.
USA led the game by 7 points.
Third quarter
Germany dropped 6 3-pointers in the third quarter, which made them chase the USA’s score
The USA started to lose the lead since the start of 3rd quarter of the match. 3 pointers shot was the main source of Germany’s points and the Wagner brothers led this score.
Germany now led in the score by 3 points. The final score of the 3rd quarter is 71-68.
Final quarter
At the beginning of the final quarter of the game, Anthony Davis started a positive opening by scoring 3 points in the game.
Wagner also gives a tough fight against Team USA. There was more focus on the 3-pointer and they were successful in that.
Lebron James was the game hero tonight for Team USA. He played like a saver in the final quarter of the match.
It was not a great shooting day for Steph Curry. He tried more than 4 shooting for a 3-pointer but he was unsuccessful.
Who scored highest points in the USA vs Germany Basketball match?
Lebron scored the most points in the Germany vs USA basketball match. The match went dramatically. In this dramatic match, LeBron scored 20 points, 8/11 FG.
Followed by Lebron, Joel Embiid scored 15 points and 5/8 FG in the match.
From Germany’s side, Franz Wagner scored the highest 18 points and 6/14 FG. Also, his brother Moritz Wagner contributed crucial points for Germany.
Also, south Sudan won in the game of USA vs South Sudan, but LeBron James was incredible during this game. Especially the last 8 seconds where he saved us from defeat. Lebron scored a total of 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
These were match-saving points for Team USA. In the match of South Sudan vs Team USA, the USA just won by one point.
The next USA vs Germany Basketball match in the Olympics will be held on Sunday 4th August 2024.
Olympic Men’s Basketball Team
Germany Olympic Men’s Basketball Roster
- Isaac Bonga
- Oscar da Silva
- Niels Giffey
- Maodo Lo
- Andreas Obst
- Dennis Schröder (Brooklyn Nets)
- Johannes Thiemann
- Johannes Voigtmann
- Daniel Theis
- Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic)
- Moritz Wagner (Orlando Magic)
- Nick Weiler-Babb
USA Olympic men’s Basketball Roster
- Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis, F/C (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant, F, (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday, G (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White, G (Boston Celtics)