USA Dominates Australia in Women's Basketball Semifinal at Paris 2024

The highly anticipated women's basketball semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics ended with a resounding victory for the United States, defeating Australia 85-64. With this win, the US team moves forward to the finals, showcasing their dominance in women's basketball on the Olympic stage.

From the opening tip-off, the USA established their aggressive play style, quickly taking control of the game. By the end of the first quarter, they had already built a significant lead, ending the period with a score of 16-7. The second quarter saw Australia fighting back, but the US maintained their momentum, leading 34-27 at halftime.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, the USA's offensive prowess shone through, allowing them to extend their lead to 56-40 by the end of the period. The fourth quarter saw Australia struggling to keep pace, and despite their efforts, the US team sealed their victory with a final score of 85-64.

Key players for the USA included Brittney Griner, who dominated the paint, scoring 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Napheesa Collier and A'ja Wilson also made significant contributions, combining for 30 points. On the Australian side, Alanna Smith led her team with 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the US's strong defense and tactical execution.

The match was held at the iconic Bercy Arena, attracting a crowd of over 11,000 fans who witnessed an electrifying performance from both teams. With this victory, the USA women's basketball team continues their quest for gold, aiming to defend their title from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.