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USA 108–56 Hungary: 31 assists spread the scoring burden
The USA reached the Women’s World Cup semi-finals with a 108–56 win over Hungary. Their 31 assists and five double-figure scorers give the next opponent several problems to solve.
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Women’s World Cup quarter-finals and NBA build-up
The USA have reached the semi-finals with a 108–56 win over Hungary. Our report examines the shared scoring burden, while the China–France preview considers Han Xu’s entry passes against French pressure. Earlier qualification-round results and NBA editorials remain available in the archive; predictions are kept separate from confirmed results.
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USA 108–56 Hungary: 31 assists spread the scoring burden
The USA reached the Women’s World Cup semi-finals with a 108–56 win over Hungary. Their 31 assists and five double-figure scorers give the next opponent several problems to solve.
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USA 108–56 Hungary: 31 assists spread the scoring burden
The USA reached the Women’s World Cup semi-finals with a 108–56 win over Hungary. Their 31 assists and five double-figure scorers give the next opponent several problems to solve.
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