On the early morning of July 30, following Team USA’s 102-76 victory over Japan, the first round of women’s basketball group stage matches concluded. The FIBA website selected the top five players from the opening round. China’s Li Yuru made the list, leading in points, rebounds, and efficiency rating.
Rodriguez (Spain): 25 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists In their match against China, Rodriguez delivered her best performance for the national team, hitting a clutch three-pointer to force overtime at the end of regulation, paving the way for Spain’s eventual win.
Stewart (USA): 22 points, 8 rebounds, 11 of 15 shooting Stewart had an impressive shooting night against Japan, going 11 for 15 from the field for 22 points, with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
Wilson (USA): 24 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks Wilson proved to be the most dominant player on the U.S. team, using her superior athleticism and skill to overpower Japan’s defense. The forward recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds, adding 4 assists and 4 blocks, achieving an efficiency rating of 33.
Gustafson (Spain): 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals Gustafson excelled in her Olympic debut, leading Spain to an overtime victory over China, putting up a comprehensive stat line of 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals.
Li Yuru (China): 31 points, 15 rebounds, efficiency rating of 37 For Chinese center Li Yuru, it was a bittersweet game as she played on the losing side. In the first match, Li Yuru posted a massive double-double with 31 points and 15 rebounds. Her efficiency rating of 37 was the highest of the first round. Notably, Li Yuru also led in points and rebounds among all players in the opening round of group matches.
The veteran’s ending is very satisfactory! Diana Taurasi averaged 1 point, 0.8 rebounds per game, and a field goal percentage of only 16.7% in this Olympic Games.
On August 12, in the women's basketball final at the Paris Olympics, the U.S. women's basketball team defeated the French women's basketball team to win the gold medal.U.S. women's basketball veteran Diana Taurasi won a gold medal with her team,...