Franz Wagner

Greece's dream for a medal in the Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament was dashed in the quarterfinal on Tuesday by World Champions Germany, who won 76-63 to become the first team through to the semifinals.

Franz Wagner scored 18 points and Germany overcame a sluggish start to beat Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and advance to the Olympics semifinals for the first time.

Dennis Schroder added 13 points and eight assists for the reigning World Cup champions, who will face the winner of France and Canada on Thursday. Germany's previous best finish at the Olympics was seventh place in 1992.

Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and become the first team through to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament.

Franz Wagner led Germany with 18 points while Dennis Schroder chipped in with 13 as the World Cup champions improved their record to 4-0.

MANILA - The Serbia men's national basketball team won the silver medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup after an 83-77 (23-26, 24-21, 22-10, 14-20) defeat to Germany in the competition's final in Manila on Sunday.

Aleksa Avramovic led the scoring for Serbia with 21 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic added 17.