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Team USA's offense comes to life in a win against Czech Republic 105-64

Writer: Fagothethird Franklin
Fagothethird Franklin
Sep 7
1 min read

After narrowing defeating Italy 55-52, Coach Lawson had a lot to say about Team USA's lackadaisical performance. Lawson gave an impactful speech, challenging her team about their effort and what it means to represent their country. After their coaches' words of encouragement, they knew that they had to put those word into action on Monday, playing against Czech Republic.


I guess the Lawson's speech was needed because Team USA came out the game with more energy and rotating the ball to get better quality shot sections. Unlike Sunday's play, Team USA hit three pointers in the first three minutes of the game and had extended their lead to double figure. Stewie was the anchor that put the pressure on Czech Republic, as she scored 11 points in the first quarter. Despite, Team USA's offense coming alive, their defense was a bit suspect. On a couple of plays, they were caught looking inside the cookie jar and forgot about Czech leaking out for fastbreak points. Team USA extended their lead to 24 at the break and had three players in double figures.


The second half of the game was all Team USA. They were getting to their spots, hitting their shots and playing defense. All around, it was a very completely all-around game as they went onto win in dominating fashion. Stewie finished the game with 19

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