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(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-09-02 09:56

Germany Out

Germany's earlier win over Serbia turned out to be a flash in the pan as they lost to Group A rivals Angola, defeat sending them out of the 24-team event.

Germany's Steffen Hamann (R) looks to pass as Angola's Vladimir Jeronimo defends during their FIBA World Championship game in Kayseri September 1, 2010. [Agencies]

The African champions led throughout and although Germany somehow forced five additional minutes, they were undone by superb long-range shooting in overtime.

Olimpo Cipriano poured in 30 points and fellow forward Joaquim Gomez added 16 to go with 14 rebounds as Angola sank an impressive 18 three-pointers from 40 attempts.

Serbia welcomed captain Nenad Krstic back from suspension and playmaker Milos Teodosic and they were instrumental in the win over Australia that sealed a berth in the last 16.

Teodosic hit one three-pointer after another to keep Serbia ahead when the Australians closed in, finishing with a game-high 19 points while Krstic had 14 and 10 rebounds.

"We committed too many turnovers but dominated the offensive boards and Thursday's final Group A match against Argentina should be a feast," Serbia's trophy-laden coach Dusan Ivkovic said.

Still reeling from two defeats in their opening three Group D games, Spain trailed Lebanon 22-21 after the first quarter but eventually ran out comfortable winners on the back of 25 points and eight rebounds from centre Marc Gasol.

Lithuania stormed back from a 24-11 first-quarter deficit to beat France 69-55 in Group D.

In Group C, hosts Turkey rallied to maintain their perfect record with a 79-77 triumph over Puerto Rico and in Group B Slovenia beat Brazil 80-77.