Minnesota Timberwolves superstar guard Anthony Edwards was back in action with Team USA on Tuesday, as the Stars and Stripes took on Team Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals looking to avenge their stunning 110-104 loss to Team Lithuania on Sunday. It certainly wasn’t Edwards’ fault, as he finished with 35 points on 54% shooting.
The United States struggled to establish themselves in the opening 3:30 of the game, but bounced back strongly using a 1-2-2 full-court press with Mikal Bridges, Edwards and Josh Hart up in the back-court, while Paolo Banchero and Jalen Brunson played safety in the front-court.