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Team USA vs Australia Player Stats, Box Scores and Result for 2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball | August 9, 2024

Team USA faced Australia in the first women's basketball semifinal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday.

The United States came out of the gates strong on both ends of the floor. A'ja Wilson anchored the defense with a pair of early blocks, and Jackie Young led the charge on the offensive end.

Australia struggled offensively against the physical United States defense, and trailed by close to double-digits in the first six minutes.

Despite their slow start, Australia finished the first quarter strong and cut its deficit to four. In the second quarter, Team USA started to find its range from deep. Makes from Jewell Loyd and Sabrina Ionescu helped extend the United States' lead to 14.

Australia's offensive struggles continued, allowing the United States to take full control. They were outscored 25-11 in the quarter and found themselves down 18 heading into halftime.

A'ja Wilson's impact on offense was minimal in the first half, but she turned things around at the start of the third quarter. A pair of made baskets got her into double figures and helped balloon Team USA's lead to 22.

Breanna Stewart started out the game 2-for-5, but the halftime break seemed to do wonders for her. She improved to 50% shooting in the game (6-for-12) and led the United States in scoring with 16 points.

Heading into the final quarter, Australia trailed 66-40.

The United States pulled its starters in the fourth quarter, but maintained control of the game. Kahleah Cooper led the offense for her group, scoring 11 points on 4-for-9 shooting.

The USA women's team coasted the rest of the way to register another dominant win. Led by a balanced scoring attack (four players in double figures), they beat Australia 85-64 to advance to the gold medal game.


Team USA vs Australia player stats and box score for August 9th

Team USA player stats and box score

PointsReboundsAssistsStealsBlocksFG3FGFT
Jewell Loyd322001-31-10-0
Kelsey Plum 200000-20-12-2
Sabrina Ionescu801003-62-50-0
Kahleah Cooper 1163004-91-20-0
Chelsea Gray 535302-41-10-0
A'ja Wilson 1081245-70-00-0
Breanna Stewart 1665106-121-23-3
Napheesa Collier 853214-80-10-0
Diana Taurasi 010000-20-20-0
Jackie Young 1425206-80-02-2
Alyssa Thomas 364001-20-01-1
Brittney Griner541002-50-01-2

Australia player stats and box score

PointsReboundsAssistsStealsBlocksFG3FGFT
Jade Melbourne 712203-101-50-0
Kristy Wallace 423111-80-22-2
Steph Talbot 230001-20-00-0
Tess Madgen 1012004-92-50-0
Alanna Smith 771003-41-20-0
Ezi Magbegor 250121-60-00-0
Marianna Tolo 1011003-30-04-4
Cayla George 343111-51-50-0
Amy Atwell 310001-21-20-0
Isobel Borlase 1111005-90-11-2
Lauren Jackson 010100-20-00-0
Sami Whitcomb523002-91-70-0
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