On August 11th, today’s Olympic women’s basketball final features USA vs. France.
The game begins with Stewart hitting a turnaround jump shot to score first for the USA. France misses several shots, while Wilson counters with a layup scoring another 2 points. Williams hits a three-pointer behind a screen, scoring the first point for the French team. The USA makes a mistake, and Williams scores off the backboard. Both teams start slowly, with low offensive efficiency. After six minutes of the first quarter, the USA leads France by only 6-5. Wilson is fouled and makes one of two free throws, while Williams’ floater doesn’t go in. Johannes scores four consecutive points, and Griner responds with two successful field goals.
At the end of the first quarter, the USA women’s basketball team leads the French team 15-9.
In the second quarter, Cooper scores first with a layup, and Lacan drives past the defense for an easy two-point response. After Williams hits a three-pointer, France narrows the gap to just one point. Yang’s mid-range shot stabilizes the situation, and Chartro’s skillful dribbling keeps the score close. Wilson misses an open three-pointer, while Ayaï’s jumper ties the score. Fautoux hits an incredible LOGOSHOT to tie the score again, and after Sarr’s jumper, France takes the lead. On the last possession, the USA’s Collier scores with a putback.
At halftime, both teams are tied at 25.
Halftime stats:
French women’s basketball team: Williams 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals; Johannes 4 points, 1 rebound; Chartro 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Fautoux 3 points, 1 rebound; Sarr 2 points, 4 rebounds; Ayaï 2 points; Lacan 2 points; Rupert 3 rebounds; Michel 1 rebound, 1 assist, 3 steals; Badiane 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Bonnet 1 rebound; Malonga 1 rebound, 1 assist;
USA women’s basketball team: Wilson 6 points, 9 rebounds; Stewart 5 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals; Griner 4 points, 2 rebounds; Collier 3 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal; Cooper 2 points, 1 rebound; Plumb 2 points, 2 assists; Yang 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Thomas 1 point, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Gray 1 rebound, 4 assists;
