Zandalasini keeps fourth-quarter game within two

The matchup aired nationally on TNT and HBO Max.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

A game-high 14 points and counting for Cecilia Zandalasini 😤 2-point game in the 4Q of USA/Italy on TNT and HBO Max! Via @NBA on X

What happened: Cecilia Zandalasini reached a game-high 14 points as play continued in the fourth quarter. Earlier, Zandalasini powered a 14-3 second-quarter run that cut the deficit to eight.

Why it matters: The narrow margin made every late possession consequential in World Cup group play. Her scoring sustained an upset opportunity against a side that won its opener by 33 points.

By the numbers: Zandalasini scored 19 points in her tournament opener and had 14 in this game, giving her 33 points across the two contests at that stage.

What to watch: The final possessions will determine the result and its group-stage implications. Zandalasini's final scoring total also remains in play.

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