Zandalasini sparks 14-3 Italy run against USA

The second-quarter burst cut the gap to eight.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

Cecilia Zandalasini connects on the middy for a 14-3 Italy run 🙌 8-point game in the 2Q… watch USA/Italy in FIBA Women’ Via @NBA on X

What happened: Zandalasini connected on a midrange jumper during World Cup play. TNT and HBO Max carried the matchup.

Why it matters: The tournament opened Sept. 4 in Berlin. Italy is making its first World Cup appearance in 32 years.

By the numbers: The 14-3 run produced an 11-point swing in Italy's favor.

What to watch: Watch whether Zandalasini remains central to Italy's half-court offense after the break.

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