Team USA advances to the semifinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after dominating Italy, 100-63, on Tuesday, September 5, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Mikal Bridges scored 24 points to lead the five-time World Cup champions while Tyrese Haliburton buried six three-pointers to finish with 18 points.

A lay-up by Paolo Banchero allowed the American to end the first quarter with a 10-point lead, 24-14, which grew to a 22-point advantage, 46-24, by the end of the second period.

Simone Fontecchio registered 18 points and Stefano Tonut finished added 11 points as they paced Italy that trailed behind by 41 points at most.