TOKYO (Japan) - After an outstanding Olympics run, Rui Machida might just have elevated her status to possibly be one of the best point guards in the world.
Brittney Griner scored 30 points on 14-of-18 shooting and the United States women won their seventh consecutive gold medal with a 90-75 victory over Japan on Su
Brittney Griner scored 30 points on 14-of-18 shooting and the United States women won their seventh consecutive gold medal with a 90-75 victory over Japan on Sunday at Saitama, Japan.
Japan players celebrate their win over Belgium in a women s basketball quarterfinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 4 in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo)
SAITAMA Japan coach Tom Hovasse apologized to Belgium for letting his emotions get the best of him after the exciting end to their quarterfinals matchup in the women s basketball tournament.
It was understandable. After all, making it to the medal round at the Olympics is a big deal.
Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals, edging Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday after the Belgian Cats missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer.