Defeat against Lithuania in the second stage seemed to be a warning to the United States of America - the Americans overcame Italy today in the quarter-finals, there was no uncertainty, and the final result says it all - 100:63.
The Americans led from the beginning, after the first quarter they had a plus 10 (24:14), and at halftime they had a 22 point lead (46:24).
Nothing has changed in the sequel either. The advantage grew from minute to minute, at one point there was a 39 difference (83:44), so the finish of the game took place in a showcase atmosphere.
Bridges was the most effective for the USA with 24 points, while Fontecchio scored 18 on the other side.
The USA will play the winner of the match between Germany and Latvia in the semifinals.
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