Aces A’ja Wilson Leads Team USA to Win Over Nigeria
SAITAMA, JAPAN - JULY 27: Members of United States of America huddle before a game against Nigeria during a Women's Preliminary Round Group B game on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on July 27, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The USA Women’s Olympic basketball team won their 50th straight Olympic game with an 81-72 win over Nigeria in their first game of the tournament. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces led the way for Team USA with 19 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Brittney Griner added 13 points and 10 rebounds and Diana Taurasi scored 10 points for Team USA. The USA women’s team win streak dates back to the 1992 Olympics and the Americans are going for their seventh gold medal in a row. Team USA’s next game is Friday against Japan.
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