Team USA's undefeated record is history after a 110-104 loss to Lithuania in the Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Sunday.
Coming back from a 17-point deficit at the half, Team USA fought to bring the game within two possessions for much of the fourth quarter.
Jalen Brunson had yet to miss a free throw in the entire tournament. After being fouled on a deep shot in the final 30 seconds, he missed the first of three to bring Team USA within five points, down 107-102. Back on the line with 16 seconds to go, he made both of attempts and cut the deficit down to two points. It came down to a clutch interception from Paolo Banchero, who wasn't able to convert the steal into a bucket.Lithuania was dominant in the first half, controlling the boards and leading 54-37 going into the break. Jonas Valanciunas of the New Orleans Pelicans contributed a team high 15-points to Lithuania's lead at halftime, while Anthony Edwards had 26 for Team USA.
Shooting was the major difference, as Team USA went for three-for-10 from deep. Lithuania was much more efficient, going 9-for-12 from three.
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