The conclusion of the Second Round in the 2023 FIBA World Cup brought an eventful day to an end, unveiling the quarterfinal matchups.
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The conclusion of the Second Round in the 2023 FIBA World Cup brought an eventful day to an end, unveiling the quarterfinal matchups. Following this, all the qualifying teams will enjoy a day of rest on Monday, September 4th. The playoffs will kick off with two games scheduled for Tuesday, September 5th, and another two on Wednesday, September 6th.
Lithuania, the team that astounded the world by defeating Team USA, will be featured in the first matchup of the day, facing off against Serbia, who comfortably dispatched Karl-Anthony Towns’ Dominican Republic. In the second game of the day, Italy, coming off a victory over Puerto Rico, will seek to hand Team USA their second consecutive loss.
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Surprisingly, the loss to Lithuania turned out to be somewhat advantageous for Team USA. With the way the other outcomes unfolded, they found themselves in the less challenging half of the bracket. Instead of facing Serbia, the tournament’s most efficient offensive team thus far, in the quarterfinals, they will now be up against Italy.
The primary concern for the Italian team is the offensive prowess of Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, who tops their scoring charts with an average of 18.4 points per game. Additionally, Team USA must pay close attention to rebounding, as Italy ranks as the second-best rebounding team among the remaining contenders. Managing the boards has been a challenge for the Americans in their last two games, with Montenegro and Lithuania capitalizing on second-chance points.
The Italy vs USA 2023 FIBA World Cup game is scheduled for September 5 at (20:40 GMT+8). You have the option to livestream the match on the YouTube channel, where the entire event will be available for live viewing. Additionally, you can watch it in real-time by accessing platforms such as ESPN, FUBO, and Courtside 1891.
The victors of the Lithuania vs. Serbia match will advance to face the winner of the Canada vs. Slovenia game in the semifinals. On the other side, the team that emerges victorious from the Germany vs. Latvia clash will compete against the winner of the Italy vs. USA contest.
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