Italy is defeated in a historic FIBA World Cup quarterfinal by the U.S.

The U.S. men's basketball team defeated Italy in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals after losing.

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The U.S. conceded the fewest points in a late World Cup game since 1998's third-place game.

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Lithuania led the U.S. 31-12 in the first quarter on Sunday.

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Italy is defeated in a historic FIBA World Cup quarterfinal by the U.S.

The U.S. men's basketball team defeated Italy in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals after losing.

The U.S. conceded the fewest points in a late World Cup game since 1998's third-place game.

Lithuania led the U.S. 31-12 in the first quarter on Sunday.

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