Paige Bueckers gives USA its first lead of the game with a steal and score Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: The first quarter ended 21-18 after an early 1-9 deficit.

Why it matters: The eight-point hole was the largest of the tournament; no previous deficit had exceeded three points.

By the numbers: A 20-9 run across the remainder of the opening quarter turned the early deficit into a three-point advantage.

What to watch: The second quarter will test whether the turnaround holds.

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