Team USA Sets Records In 108-56 Quarterfinal Win Over Hungary

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Cup, defeating Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals behind a tournament-record 108 points and 31 assists. "We talked about just getting better with each game, and I think we did that today, especially with how we shared the ball," said Howard. "Everybody's just all dialed in offensively and defensively," said Angel Reese, who finished with nine points, six rebounds and three assists.

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• "We worked on some defensive schemes that we wanted to get better at, some offensive stuff that we wanted to clean up, and so I feel like we went out and executed that." The 108 points were the second-most...
• also dominated inside, outscoring Hungary's entire team 32-30 in the paint by halftime alone.
• The 52-point margin of victory was the second-largest in World Cup quarterfinal history.

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"I think if we continue to play like that and continue to keep everybody on the same page, continue to move the ball, it's going to be really hard to stop us." Team USA jumped out to a 36-12 first-quarter lead and led 59-30 at halftime. "I feel like today was a really good one for us," said Collier. "I thought it started with our activity on the defensive...