olympic_women_basketball-en : USA W vs Australia W, 2024-08-09

Icaro
Game Recaps
09/08/2024 19h45

In an exhilarating match on August 9th, 2024, the USA Women's basketball team faced off against Australia Women's team in the Olympic Games held at Accor Arena. The game ended with the USA team emerging victorious with a final score of 85-64.

Right from the start, USA W showed their dominance on the court, taking an early lead in the first quarter with a score of 20-16. They continued to build on their momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Australia W 25-11. The halftime score stood at 45-27 in favor of the USA team.

Coming back from the break, the USA team maintained their strong performance, extending their lead in the third quarter with a score of 21-13. Australia W tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring 24 points, but it was not enough to overthrow the USA team. The final quarter ended with a score of 19-24.

The USA team showcased their efficiency on offense throughout the game, converting 50% of their field goal attempts and 41% of their three-point attempts. They also had an impressive free throw percentage of 90%. Defensively, the USA team displayed their prowess by grabbing 46 defensive rebounds, 7 offensive rebounds, and making 5 blocks.

Individually, several players from the USA team stood out. N. Collier contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds, while B. Stewart recorded 16 points and 6 rebounds. A. Wilson added 10 points and 8 rebounds, while J. Young scored 14 points. C. Gray contributed 5 points and 3 rebounds.

The bench players also made significant contributions to the USA team's victory. K. Plum scored 2 points, S. Ionescu added 8 points, and K. Copper recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds. The collective effort of the entire team allowed the USA team to secure the win.

On the other side, despite their best efforts, Australia W struggled to find their rhythm on offense. They shot 36% from the field and 24% from the three-point line. T. Madgen and M. Tolo were the leading scorers for Australia W, both contributing 10 points.

With this victory, the USA Women's team showcased their dominance in the Olympic Women's basketball tournament. They displayed exceptional teamwork and skill, outplaying Australia W in every aspect of the game. The USA team now moves forward in the tournament full of confidence as they aim to claim the gold medal.

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