Team USA vs. Germany: Predicted starting 5 and depth chart (July 22, 2024) | USA Basketball Showcase Game

Just five weeks before the first anniversary of Germany shocking the world by knocking Team USA out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the two teams face again on Tuesday. It's the final test for both USABMNT and Deutschland before they head to France for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Team USA looks to go into the quadrennial sporting event in stronger form after surviving an almighty scare against South Sudan on Saturday. It would be a massive upset for them should they struggle to find their feet in the competition; another reason as to why Steve Kerr must treat today’s game as something far from a friendly affair.

Germany will be preparing for the tough group stage, which consists of France, Japan and Brazil, so a challenge against the USA could be ideal. Gordon Herbert’s side may not have many well-known players, but a few could surely shock the USA during the final friendly.

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Team USA vs. Germany: Injury Reports

Team USA injury report for July 22

Team USA’s all-time leading scorer Kevin Durant has failed to make the cut in either of their last three games due to a calf injury. However, he has been back in training this week and should be ready to start.

Germany injury report for July 22

Germany has been able to prepare for the USA test with a fully fit squad, with no apparent injury concerns for manager Gordon Herbert.

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Team USA vs. Germany: Starting lineups and depth charts

Team USA: Starting lineup and depth chart

Steve Kerr has confirmed that LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Joel Embiid will be guaranteed starters for Team USA. He plans to rotate players for the final two spots to complement this trio, with Anthony Edwards and Jrue Holiday likely candidates.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Steph Curry	Tyrese Haliburton	Derrick White
SG	Devin Booker	Bam Adebayo	Jrue Holiday
SF	Jrue Holiday	Jayson Tatum
PF	LeBron James	Kevin Durant
C	Joel Embiid	Anthony Davis

Germany: Starting lineup and depth chart

The German roster features four current NBA players. Alongside the team's longest-tenured player, Dennis Schroder, are the Orlando Magic's Franz and Mo Wagner, and New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis. Most of the squad plays domestically, which should foster strong team chemistry.

Position	Starters	Bench	Bench
PG	Dennis Shroder	Isaac Bonga
SG	Andreas Obst	Justin Hollatz	Nick Weiler-Babb
SF	Franz Wagner	Maodo Lo	Oscar Da Silva
PF	Johannes Voigtmann	Niels Giffey
C	Daniel Theis	Mo Wagner

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Team USA vs. Germany: Head-to-head

Team USA vs. Germany is a fixture that has blossomed into a rivalry since Germany's victory over Team USA in last year’s FIBA World Cup. However, overall, the record just tips in Team USA’s favor with three wins and one loss against Germany since their first clash in August 2006.

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Team USA vs. Germany: Ones to watch

Steph Curry vs. Dennis Schroder

Team USA’s guard Steph Curry will attempt to cause some problems for Germany’s defense. The 36-year-old is making his Olympic debut after struggles with injuries in 2016 and 2022. Having previously represented his country in the 2014 FIBA Men’s World Cup and the 2010 FIBA World Championship and will be looking to do more for his national team.

Captain Dennis Schroder will be a player to look out for; the Brooklyn Nets guard led Germany to their historic first FIBA World Cup title in 2023, averaging a tournament-high 17.9 points and 6.7 assists per game, earning him MVP honors.

After missing the 2020 Summer Olympics due to insurance issues, Schroder will be motivating his side to give it their best against the USA and not to be afraid of the outcome.

This should be a fantastic game for fans and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.