The United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup, bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament.
His heroics weren’t needed. Not much on the offensive end was. The defense — which was shredded for 110 points in a six-point loss to Lithuania on Sunday — held Italy to 6-of-31 shooting over the final 15 minutes of the first half. Lithuania started 9 for 9 from 3-point range vs. the U.S.; Italy started 2 for 21 on Tuesday, finished 7 for 38 from beyond the arc and wound up shooting only 31%.
Reaves finished with 12 for the Americans, who improved to 10-1 overall this summer. Simone Fontecchio led Italy with 18 points. 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.Serbia moves into FIBA World Cup semifinals by beating Lithuania, which had just topped U.S.
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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