In an exciting match at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, Team USA women's basketball is currently leading Belgium at half-time with a score of 46-38. The United States managed to outscore Belgium 23-15 in the second quarter, securing an eight-point lead going into the break.

Team USA's star player, Breanna Stewart, has been leading the charge with an impressive performance, contributing 15 points to the scoreboard. Close behind is A'ja Wilson with 10 points. On the Belgian side, Emma Meesseman has been exceptional, scoring a total of 12 points thus far.

Bench players have made a significant impact on the game, with Team USA's reserves contributing 21 points, led by Alyssa Thomas who has scored eight points. Belgium's Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka has managed to secure four points for her team, all from free throws.

Breanna Stewart's first-half performance was nearly flawless, but she finally missed a 3-pointer towards the end of the second quarter. Regardless, she has been a dominant force, shooting 6-for-7 from the field, 1-for-2 on 3-pointers, and maintaining a perfect record of 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

Team USA's depth and strong bench play have proven to be a significant advantage, gradually wearing down Belgium. Jewell Loyd's contribution of five consecutive points, along with Alyssa Thomas and Brittney Griner's scoring efforts, have helped extend the lead for Team USA.

As the game progressed, Emma Meesseman emerged as a key scorer for Belgium, taking charge after Julie Vanloo posed challenges for Team USA in the first quarter. Meesseman has already reached double figures, scoring 10 points midway through the second quarter.

Turnovers were a concern for Team USA in the first quarter, having committed five. However, they managed to rectify the issue and avoid further turnovers, which had plagued them in their previous game against Japan. Belgium's ability to capitalize on these turnovers has helped them stay competitive.

At the end of the first quarter, the game was tied 23-23, showcasing the intense battle between the two teams. While Breanna Stewart has been the primary offensive force for Team USA, Belgium has shown a more balanced scoring distribution, with Julie Vanloo leading the way with seven points.

Belgium briefly gained the lead with back-to-back 3-pointers from Julie Vanloo, causing concern for Team USA. However, a well-executed fast break play resulted in an equalizing layup from Alyssa Thomas, tying the game at 23-23.

The second quarter saw Team USA regain control, steadily building an 8-point lead with a score of 35-27. Alyssa Thomas provided a much-needed spark off the bench, supporting Breanna Stewart with additional scoring contributions.

As the teams head into the second half, the match promises to be an intense battle until the final buzzer. Both Team USA and Belgium will strive to assert their dominance and secure a crucial victory in the pool play of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights on Yahoo Sports.