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Karl-Anthony Towns sets FIBA World Cup record with back-to-back 20+ points and 10+ rebounds games. He posted a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Dominican Republic to a win vs. Italy.

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Karl-Anthony Towns put on another dominant performance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and guided his team to a second straight victory.

Player of the Game EFF 27 Andres Rafael Feliz Points 24 Accuracy 8-12 Rebounds 5 Assists 5

After beating the hosts Philippines in the first game, the Dominican Republic stunned Italy on Sunday, 87-82.

Towns, a Minnesota Timberwolves star, posted a strong double-double of 24 points (3/6 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 6/8 FT) and 11 rebounds. He also added 5 assists for 27 EFF.

He combined 26 points and 10 rebounds in his FIBA World Cup debut against the Philippines. Thus, Towns became just the second player over the last 30 years to score 20+ points and grab 10+ rebounds in each of his first two games in the competition after Andray Blatche.

In addition to a great effort by Towns, Badalona Joventut guard Andres Feliz also scored 24 points on 7 out of 10 shooting from the three-point line.

Italy was left without their head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, before the second half, as the 50-year-old specialist was ejected from the game following two technical fouls.

Marco Spissu had a team-high 17 points for Italy. Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio scored 13.

With this win, the Dominican Republic will qualify for the Second Round from the first place if the Philippines beats Angola.

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