In the other two matches of Group A, Team USA effortlessly defeated New Zealand, while France beat Italy in a life-and-death battle, preserving the suspense of advancement.
Though Team USA struggled in the first match against China, they won easily against Italy, Lithuania, and New Zealand in the following matches.
They achieved a massive 46-point victory over New Zealand and defeated Italy by 28 points with no suspense. However, against Lithuania, they only won by a single-digit margin; Lithuania's strength is indeed formidable.
China Team also relied on Gan Guoyang's performance and Jasikevicius's mistakes to defeat Lithuania. If they were to play again, giving Lithuania a chance to adjust, the outcome would be uncertain.
In short, after biting into the tough bone that is Lithuania, the prospects for China Team suddenly brightened. They could win or lose the final battle against Italy.
