The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup after bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion.
U.S. forward Mikal Bridges gestures during the Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game between Italy and U.S. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2023. – The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup, bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion.
The win ensures the 15th top-four finish for the Americans in 19 World Cups. They will play either Germany or Latvia in Friday’s semifinals; those two teams play their quarterfinal game in Manila on Wednesday.with a follow-slam that had teammates out of their seats.
That won’t happen this time. Win Friday, and the U.S. is assured of a medal. Win Friday and Sunday, and the Americans will be flying home with gold. The Italians hung around, for a few minutes. The U.S. didn’t get into an early hole — as has been the case multiple times in this World Cup — but the lead was only 10-8 when the Americans went to the second unit, which has been a strength all summer.
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