Germany is world basketball champion for the first time in its history. In Manila, Herbert's men beat Serbia 83-77 in the final.
A deserved success, that of the Germans, who had achieved the feat in the semi-final, eliminating the United States, favorites before.
In the final, in addition to the great performance of Franz Wagner, awarded best of the match, Dennis Schroder 's 28 points were decisive. The Toronto Raptors point guard was elected MVP of the event.
(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)
