Overview

• Italy seized control with 11-0 and 13-0 second‑half runs to lead by as many as 19.
• Simone Fontecchio, Niang and Diouf scored in double figures as Nicolò Melli steered a cohesive effort.
• Perimeter shooting lagged for both teams, with Italy about 9-of-31 from deep and Georgia roughly 3-of-21.
• Georgia received 22 points from Goga Bitadze, while Tornike Shengelia went scoreless and was ejected on two technicals, with one report saying he had played despite an arrhythmia.
• Italy face Bosnia and Herzegovina the following day in group play as they continue to shape their tournament identity.