The Italy men's national basketball team is set to face off against the USA men's national basketball team in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The match will take place at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5 (Philippine Time) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the matchup between the Italy and USA.
- Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
- Time: 8:40 pm (PHL Time)
- Venue: Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City
- Game Stats: FIBA
- TV: One Sports / ESPN2/ESPN+ / One Sports+ (Delayed: 10:00 pm)
- Live Stream: Courtside 1891 / Pilipinas Live (Android / iOS)
Results and Scores: Italy vs. USA
Italy
63
FINAL SCORE
100
USA
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 14 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 63 |
| USA | 24 | 22 | 37 | 17 | 100 |
The shocking loss to Lithuania appeared to ignite a fierce response from Team USA.
Mikal Bridges showcased his scoring ability, tallying 24 points throughout the game. He made a significant impact early on, contributing 14 points in a standout first-half showing.
Defensively, the U.S. displayed airtight stretches, stifling Italy en route to a convincing 100-63 victory in the quarterfinals.
Team USA, whose chances at the championship had been doubted after a tough 110-104 loss to Lithuania, halted Italy's impressive tournament journey right from the beginning of the game.
At halftime, the USABMNT had already built a substantial 22-point lead, and they maintained their control by scoring an impressive 37 points in the third quarter.
Despite Italy's valiant efforts, led by Simone Fontecchio with 18 points (despite a challenging 2-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc) and Stefano Tonut's 11 points, they fell short of their aspirations against a relentless Team USA.
With this emphatic victory, USA advances to the next round, awaiting the outcome of Wednesday's showdown between Germany and Latvia.
Their resilient performance reaffirms their determination to vie for the prestigious Basketball World Cup title.
Game Highlights: Italy vs. USA
Watch the game highlights between Italy men's national basketball team and USA men's national basketball team in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Video from YouTube Channel of FIBA
Preview: Italy vs. USA
The quarterfinals match between the USA and Italy is expected to be one of the most exciting in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The USA, considered the favorites to win the title, will be hungry for a rebound after their recent loss to Lithuania in the second round. Historically, the USA holds a 12-2 advantage over Italy in head-to-head matchups.
In the group stage, Italy won against Angola and the Philippines but lost to the Dominican Republic before bouncing back with a win over Serbia and securing a quarterfinal spot with a victory over Puerto Rico.
Their key player, Simone Fontecchio of the Utah Jazz, is leading the team in scoring with an average of 18.4 points per game. Italy's strong rebounding presence is also a concern for Team USA, as they are one of the best rebounding teams remaining in the tournament.
Team USA had a strong start in the group stage, winning four consecutive games against New Zealand, Greece, Jordan, and Montenegro. However, they suffered a surprising upset at the hands of Lithuania. Despite this loss, Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been a standout player for the United States in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He is leading the team with an impressive average of 20.2 points per game, along with 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Edwards' scoring ability and all-around contributions have been crucial for Team USA as they aim for success in the tournament.
Both teams will be looking to make adjustments and improvements in this highly anticipated matchup, with Team USA aiming to bounce back from their first tournament loss, and Italy seeking to pull off an upset.
