Team USA has once again demonstrated why they are considered the most successful team in international basketball. The American women’s basketball team won the gold medal by defeating France in the final game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Not only did they secure another gold, but they also made history by winning their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, a feat unmatched in the history of international competition.
The final game against France was very intense for Team USA. While the American team secured a narrow 67-66 win, France gave them tough competition. Star player A’ja Wilson played a crucial role in the close victory, scoring 21 points, 4 blocks, 1 steal, and 13 rebounds. In addition, Kelsey Plum, who was recently caught by the sideline camera while posing after a shot, and Kahleah Copper both scored 12 points, while Breanna Stewart finished the game with 8 points, 2 blocks, 2 steals, 1 assists, and 3 rebounds.
U.S. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IS THE FIRST TEAM EVER TO WIN EIGHT STRAIGHT GOLD MEDALS 🥇🔥 pic.twitter.com/322VsNNxnP
— ESPN (@espn) August 11, 2024
Team USA has dominated the competition, securing a 6-0 streak against several teams and winning another gold for the country with back-to-back stellar performances.
However, fans didn’t hold back their feelings about the American women’s basketball team, expressing their thoughts in the comment section of the post on X (previously known as Twitter).
THEY HAD TO EARN IT!
WHAT. A. GAME! pic.twitter.com/hiuqecd77K
— Steve 🤙 (@SteveKBark) August 11, 2024
Kahleah Copper and A’ja Wilson carrying team USA to gold pic.twitter.com/N2zrZT0KjD
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) August 11, 2024
WOMEN OF THE USA UNDEFEATED
— tboe 🍌 (@tboe3D) August 11, 2024
Wow what a game, that ending was intense!
— TyLucky (@TyLuckyOfficial) August 11, 2024
Coach Cheryl Reeve Shares Team USA’s Winning Secrets for the 2024 Olympics
After Team USA’s victory, every member celebrated. In a post-game interview, Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve explained that the team’s remarkable success in the 2024 Olympics was due to its strong focus on defense.
“It’s France’s identity. It’s also our identity. That’s why you saw the slugfest that was happening. Neither team could really get to their offensive identities. It comes down to players making plays. That’s what happened in that game,” Reeve said to NBC Sports in a post-game interview.
Wilson, who delivered outstanding performances for Team USA, was named the MVP of the women’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the men’s basketball tournament, the American team also secured the gold medal after defeating France in the final game. After the conclusion of the tournament, LeBron James was named the MVP of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
