On September 8, Beijing time, the men's basketball World Cup will enter the 1/4 finals, the United States will play Germany, and Serbia will play Canada. Serbia wins, they will return to the World Cup final stage after nine years and have a chance to avenge the United States. If Canada wins, it will continue to make the country's history. The U.S. men's basketball team wants to be humiliated four years ago and re-enter the finals, aiming for a 6-time World Cup champion. Germany are equally eager to make history and reach the final for the first time.
The U.S. men's basketball team, ranked No. 2 in the world, may have previously lost to Lithuania, but this game may have woken up the sleeping tiger. In the subsequent game against Italy, the U.S. men's basketball team showed chilling defensive ability and attitude, suppressing Italy at half time with only 24 points, and finally completed a 37-point victory. If this defensive intensity continues in the semi-finals, Germany will be very uncomfortable.
Germany, ranked 11th in the world, is the only team to have won all of the tournaments so far. Schroeder was 4-of-26 in the last game against Latvia, but his teammates saved him. In this battle, he must complete his self-redemption, otherwise Germany may be doomed. Germany has never reached a final in the history of the World Cup, and this victory will make national history like Canada.
Serbia is ranked 6th in the world. On the way to the cut, Serbia did not face much challenge other than losing to Italy. Especially in the 1/4 final against Lithuania, Serbia's 19-point victory over Lithuania in the United States men's basketball team showed their terrifying strength. Inside Milutinov and outside Bogdanovic are the heart of the Serbia team, and their play has a key impact on the direction of the game. But even if the two men play averagely, Serbia's wholeness is frightening.
Canada is ranked 15th in the world. But this team of 7 NBA players, including Alexander, Barrett, Dillon Brooks and others, has defeated two of Europe's top teams, Spain and Slovenia. They made it to the top 4 historically, but they weren't satisfied with that. Boss Alexander said the team's goal is to win the title. This time, in the face of another European powerhouse, it is exciting to see whether Canada can play the role of "European killer".