The United States solidified their place in the final four with a convincing 100-63 win over Italy at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
During the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal against Italy, Austin Reaves received an extraordinary reception from the crowd every time he touched the basketball.
While the enthusiastic reception didn’t come as a surprise to him due to the passionate LA Lakers fan base in the Philippines, in the video below, he acknowledged its unique significance.
