The Americans' bid for an unprecedented third consecutive world title came to an end as they lost 89-79 to France.
On Wednesday, the two-time defending champions trailed by six points at the halfway mark, the first time the U.S. had trailed at halftime in the tournament.
That, however, was as good as it got for the Americans, who scored 13 points to France's 27 in the final quarter.trailed by three points with just over five minutes left before going on an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter to take an 82-76 lead. #15 Kemba Walker and #4 Derrick White of USA show their dejection after the quarter-final of 2019 FIBA World Cup between USA and France at Dongguan Basketball Center on September 11, 2019 in Dongguan, China.Smart finished with 11 points, while Walker had 10 points and four assists. The only other Team USA player in double figures was Mitchell, who top-scored with 29 points, adding six rebounds and four assists.
France, meanwhile, will play Argentina in the semifinals on Friday looking to reach a World Cup final for the first time in its history after finishing third five years ago.
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