Photo by German Basketball Team’s Olympic Dreams Shattered
The German basketball team’s hopes of winning an Olympic medal have been dashed after a 69-73 loss to France in the semifinals. Despite the support of legendary player Dirk Nowitzki, the team was unable to overcome their opponents and will now face off against the loser of the other semifinal match between the USA and Serbia for the bronze medal.
A Disappointing Loss
The German team had high hopes of winning the gold medal, especially after their victory in the World Championship last year. However, their dreams were shattered when Dennis Schröder’s three-pointer missed the mark, securing the win for France.
Franz Wagner was visibly disappointed after the game
“It’s not a video game,” said Franz Wagner in the post-game press conference. “We don’t always play perfectly, and we’re all human.” The team will learn from this loss and move forward.
Coach Gordon Herbert Reflects on the Loss
National team coach Gordon Herbert was visibly disappointed by the loss, but remained calm and composed during the press conference. “I don’t think we played our best game, but that’s part of sports,” he said. “We didn’t give up.”
What’s Next for the German Team?
The German team will face off against the loser of the USA-Serbia match on Saturday for the bronze medal. While this is not the outcome they had hoped for, they will still have the opportunity to bring home a medal.
The German basketball team will face off against the loser of the USA-Serbia match on Saturday
