Olympic Tokyo 2020 : Women's Basketball #34 - France vs United States

The United States defeated France to become undefeated in 52 games at the Olympics.

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The victory was the US's 52nd in a row, dating back to the 1992 Olympic bronze medal game. The United States went unbeaten in group play, but not in the overwhelming manner that the team is accustomed to, and proceeded to the quarter-finals. Since women's basketball was brought to the Olympics in 1976, the Americans (3-0) haven't dropped a game in group play.

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France (1-2) qualified to the quarter-finals despite the defeat due to a point disparity with the other third-place teams. To progress, the team needed to lose by 14 points or less.

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With 5:45 left in the fourth quarter, France scored the first four baskets to take a 72-71 lead, but the US replied with 12 of the next 14 points to go up 83-74. During the run, USA #9 A'Ja Wilson scored six points.

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USA #9 A'Ja Wilson scored 22 points with four free throws, seven rebounds, three assist, two steals and one block shots.

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USA #14 Tina Charles scored 15 points with three 3-pointers, two rebounds, five assist and one steals.

She hit a three-pointer to put the US up 87-77 for the first time in the game. The remainder of the way, France could only go as close as seven points.

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Meanwhile France #5 Endene Miyem scored 15 with one 3-pointers, four rebound and one assist.

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USA #12 Diana Taurasi exited the game clutching her right wrist in the first quarter, giving USA a fright. She was evaluated by the trainer and stayed on the bench for the rest of the quarter before coming back with 4:20 remaining in the second period.


France (FRA) 82 - 93 (USA) United States
22 [Quarter1] 19
22 [Quarter2] 31
23 [Quarter3] 21
15 [Quarter4] 22
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