USA vs Japan Olympic Women’s Basketball: Score, Live Updates as Team USA Heads to Paris on 55-Game Winning Streak

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• Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:26pm MST

  That’s more like it! With their shooting faltering, the U.S. is having more success on fast break points, after back-to-back layups from Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart forced Japan to take a timeout. 30-18 U.S.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:22pm MST

  As the second quarter begins, Team USA continues to struggle with three-point shooting, with two consecutive misses by Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd not inspiring much confidence.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:20pm MST

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  Team USA 22, Japan 15 after the first quarter

  The US leads at the end of the first quarter, but it’s not quite the dominant performance they had hoped for.

  It’s been a bit of a struggle for Team USA shooting-wise, with them only 1/7 on three-point shooting, and 10/21 shooting overall. Turnovers are also an issue for both teams, with five turnovers for the US and four for Japan. Definitely some things to work on in the second frame.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:15pm MST

  A’ja Wilson gets a great pass, but can’t get the ball in the basket because it bounces out twice. After some perseverance, she manages to shoot the ball.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:11pm MST

  Huge three-pointer from Japan’s Mai Yamamoto. The U.S. definitely has a height advantage in this game: Yamamoto is only 5’5″, while the tallest member of the team is 6’1″. Team USA, meanwhile, has only four players under 6 feet.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:08pm MST

  A great steal from Chelsea Gray, who passes the ball to A’ja Wilson for a mid-range shot. A strong assist from Diana Taurasi to Wilson gives the US a 10-4 lead. After a slow start, the US is finally starting to build up some steam on offense.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:06pm MST

  A few turnovers on both sides have made the game unexpectedly exciting and low scoring, with the score now tied at 4-4 after three minutes.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:03pm MST

  Team USA to take on Japan in Paris

  And off we go! The United States with a few easy points from A’ja Wilson, who won the jump ball for Team USA.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 12:01pm MST

  Japan’s starting lineup

  Japan starts with guards Saori Miyazaki and Mai Yamamoto, forwards Saki Hayashi, Stephanie Mawuli and Evelyn Mawuli.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:59am MST

  As if eight consecutive gold medals weren’t impressive enough, the U.S. is also 72-3 all-time at the Olympics. The team’s last loss at the Olympics came in 1992.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:55am MST

  Team USA drops its starting lineup

  Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Napheesa Collier will start for the United States.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:53am MST

  Today’s game is a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 final, where the United States defeated Japan 90-75 to take the gold medal. While the U.S. had a relatively easy win, Japan fought well and will likely be tough to tackle today. This Japanese team keeps the pace high and plays well from behind the arc.

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:37am MST
• Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:20am MST

  The US women’s basketball team is ready 🏀

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  Mon, Jul 29, 2024 at 11:16am MST

  Team USA takes on Japan as they begin their quest for an eighth straight medal

  The United States, the reigning Olympic gold medalists in women’s basketball, hope to keep their golden streak alive at these Games. It all starts today, with the first group stage match against Japan.