What happened: The Group D matchup took place at Berlin Arena. Both teams entered Sunday at 1-0 after winning their World Cup openers.
Why it matters: A win would keep USA unbeaten before Monday’s group finale. Group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals, while second- and third-place teams face an extra qualification game.
By the numbers: USA opened with a 94-61 win over China, while Italy beat Czechia 63-54. USA entered averaging 94 points and 26 assists; Italy averaged 63 points and 13 assists.
What to watch: The final 67 seconds will decide which unbeaten team takes control of Group D.