USA Women’s Basketball Outclass Germany: Dominates Group C
August 05, 2024·2 min de lectura
Team USA women's basketball squad wrapped up yet another dominant performance in group play at the 2024 Olympics, securing a convincing 87-68 victory over Germany. This win on Sunday not only cemented their position at the top of Group C but also extended their Olympic win streak to an incredible 58 games, a run that dates back to 1992.
Jackie Young was the star of the show, leading the Americans with 19 points. Head Coach Cheryl Reeve highlighted Young's performance, noting that she earned the increased minutes and delivered in style. The game also saw strong contributions from the usual suspects, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, who combined for 27 points. However, it was Wilson's rebounding and inside presence that stood out, marking her as the MVP of the group stage in the eyes of many.
Germany, suffering their first defeat of the tournament, fell to a 2-1 record but will advance to the quarterfinals alongside Belgium from Group C. The Germans showed some fight early on, especially with their perimeter shooting, but ultimately struggled to keep pace with the relentless American squad.
Looking ahead, Team USA awaits their opponent in the knockout stage, with possible matchups including China, Australia, or Belgium. Analyst Erika Ayala pointed out that Belgium might pose the most significant challenge. Belgium has a dedicated fan base and has previously given the USA side a tough game, losing by just 13 points in their group stage encounter.
Injuries could also impact Germany's chances going forward. The team is already dealing with the loss of Nyara Sabally, who is currently undergoing concussion protocol, and potentially another key player, Leonie Fiebich, who sustained an ankle injury earlier on in the tournament.
As the tournament moves on to the quarterfinals, Team USA remains the favorite to capture yet another gold medal. The knockout stages start on Wednesday, with the gold medal game scheduled for next week
Jackie Young was the star of the show, leading the Americans with 19 points. Head Coach Cheryl Reeve highlighted Young's performance, noting that she earned the increased minutes and delivered in style. The game also saw strong contributions from the usual suspects, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, who combined for 27 points. However, it was Wilson's rebounding and inside presence that stood out, marking her as the MVP of the group stage in the eyes of many.
Germany, suffering their first defeat of the tournament, fell to a 2-1 record but will advance to the quarterfinals alongside Belgium from Group C. The Germans showed some fight early on, especially with their perimeter shooting, but ultimately struggled to keep pace with the relentless American squad.
Looking ahead, Team USA awaits their opponent in the knockout stage, with possible matchups including China, Australia, or Belgium. Analyst Erika Ayala pointed out that Belgium might pose the most significant challenge. Belgium has a dedicated fan base and has previously given the USA side a tough game, losing by just 13 points in their group stage encounter.
Injuries could also impact Germany's chances going forward. The team is already dealing with the loss of Nyara Sabally, who is currently undergoing concussion protocol, and potentially another key player, Leonie Fiebich, who sustained an ankle injury earlier on in the tournament.
As the tournament moves on to the quarterfinals, Team USA remains the favorite to capture yet another gold medal. The knockout stages start on Wednesday, with the gold medal game scheduled for next week