Mikal Bridges’ stellar night on offense could not have come at a better time for Team USA, who have reinserted themselves in the conversation for the Naismith Trophy.
After being humbled by Lithuania, Team USA looked focused and ready on the defensive end in their 100-63 win against Italy.
Bogdan Bogdanovic became just the sixth player to score at least 400 points in the FIBA World Cup while leading Serbia to a blowout victory over Lithuania.
Defending champions Spain, along with Olympic silver and bronze medalists France and Australia did not manage to make it to the knockout stages.
As much as he has sought to get back at his haters, Chot Reyes has more often than not been the gift that keeps on giving.
Spain and Canada risk elimination from the World Cup after their clash. Who wins?
