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Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Stewart scored 11 early points as the Americans, chasing a fifth straight title, extended their World Cup winning streak to 33 games.
- On Monday, the Americans routed the Czech Republic 105-64, with Breanna Stewart scoring 11 points in the first 10 minutes to establish an early 29-15 lead.
- Chasing a fifth straight FIBA World Cup title, the Americans defend a 33-game winning streak dating to a 2006 semifinal loss against Russia.
- Now 32, Stewart provides veteran leadership for a squad featuring many fresh faces, mentoring first-time player Angel Reese while drawing lessons from Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.
- The Americans face a quarterfinal matchup on Thursday against the winner of Tuesday's game between Hungary and Japan, entering the win-or-go-home phase.
- Coach Kara Lawson emphasized that Stewart and Napheesa Collier must provide veteran presence for the Americans to maintain their championship standard moving forward.
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