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The United States edged Italy 55–52 at the women's FIBA World Cup to extend its winning run in the competition. Italy's zone defence disrupted the American attack after an early US lead. Late defensive and scoring plays preserved the result, but the shooting problems were substantial.
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The United States edged Italy 55–52 at the women's FIBA World Cup to extend its winning run in the competition. Italy's zone defence disrupted the American attack after an early US lead. Late defensive and scoring plays preserved the result, but the shooting problems were substantial.
The Americans survived 55–52. Their response to a disrupted offence is now the more important story.
What is likely to happen next
Watch spacing, ball movement and shot selection when the US next faces a similar defensive look. Improved process would be more reassuring than a single hot shooting night. Future fixtures and results should be checked against the tournament's current schedule.
This is a conditional editorial assessment, not a measured probability or a guaranteed outcome.
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The Americans survived 55–52. Their response to a disrupted offence is now the more important story.
The Americans survived 55–52. Their response to a disrupted offence is now the more important story.