Apparently stung by its loss to Lithuania on Sunday — and resultant criticism back home and at the FIBA World Cup, Team USA blasted Italy Tuesday, 100-73, with Mikal Bridges leading the way with 24 points and seven rebounds, easily his best performance in Cup play.
The Nets forward shot 8-of-11 overall and 4-of-6 from beyond the arc In addition to his seven rebounds, Bridges registered two steals and a block. He also came away with a +20 for the game. Bridges currently leads Team USA in +/-.
The win sends the Americans to the Cup’s Final Four which starts Friday when the U.