Team USA has already scored more points in the first half against Czechia (55) than they did in the entire game against Italy yesterday (52).
The United States led by just 11 points with six minutes remaining in the first half, but they caught fire down the stretch, making 11 of their final 16 field-goal attempts. Team USA outscored Czechia 25-12 over that stretch to push the lead back to 24 at halftime.
Team USA shot 51 percent from the field and assisted on 19 of their 23 made field goals.
Breanna Stewart leads all scorers with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists in just 12 minutes. Napheesa Collier has 12 points, while Jackie Young has 10.