Head coach Gordon Herbert hailed Germany's "team-first" attitude after it beat Serbia to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time on Sunday, going unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Germany beat the Serbians 83-77 in Manila, breaking clear in the third quarter before hanging on for the win in a nervy finish.
Dennis Schroder finished as the game's top scorer with 28 points and was also named player of the tournament.
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