SAITAMA -- He grabbed the final rebound after Nigeria's Ime Udoka missed a layup at the buzzer. He held the ball as tightly as a baby clings to its mother. Then he pumped his clenched fist in celebration.
For Ademola Okuloja and Germany, Sunday's 78-77 win over Nigeria was a reminder that this isn't a one-man team.
Yes, Dirk Nowitzki is the team's spark plug, but Okuloja played a vital role in the team's second-round triumph in the FIBA World Championship on Sunday at Saitama Super Arena.