Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve said defense was the key to the win because both teams make it their hallmarks.
“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.
A’ja Wilson had 21 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. She was everywhere on the court and played more than 33 minutes.