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Team USA Faces France In Olympic Basketball Gold Medal Game

USA Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Bercy Arena for the final basketball contest of the Olympic Games, where Team USA is set to take on France in the gold medal game. This matchup mirrors last night's thrilling men's final, with Team USA aiming to cap off a dominant tournament performance.

Team USA, led by WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Sabrina Ionescu, and Diana Taurasi, enters the game as heavy favorites. The American women have displayed remarkable consistency, having not lost a game in this tournament since 1992, boasting an impressive streak of 59 consecutive victories.

WNBA stars A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Sabrina Ionescu, and Diana Taurasi lead Team USA.
Team USA seeks gold after dominant tournament performance.
Team USA holds a 59-game winning streak since 1992 in the Olympics.

On the other side, France secured their spot in the gold medal game by defeating Belgium and Germany in the knockout rounds. Despite being the underdogs against the formidable Team USA, the French team will draw strength from the enthusiastic home support in Paris.

As the teams conclude their warmups and the national anthems echo through the arena, anticipation is high for an exciting and competitive final showdown. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights from this highly anticipated gold medal game!

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