Tokyo Olympics: Basketball LIVE, July 27, Day 4 —Team USA Women's Basketball kick off their campaign — Updates, score, results, blog
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Basketball on Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics.
The Legendary Sue Bird (Reports: Bleacher Report)
Join us as we witness Team USA's campaign for a record 5th straight gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The team led by the legendary Sue Bird is all set to go up against contenders Nigeria. We are looking forward to an exciting game filled with some of the best talents the game has ever witnessed.
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Team USA kick off their campaign with a 81-72 victory over Nigeria behind A'Ja Wilson's 19 points. Credit to the Nigerians though as they won over many tonight with their heart and hustle.
Chelsea Gray helps Team USA to increase their lead to 14 with back to back buckets, a steal and an assist. That is truly winning Basketball
Nigeria comeback from a 20 point deficit and cut the lead to 8 with lesser than 4 minutes to go.
Nigeria play with heart and are rewarded by cutting the lead to single digits with a brilliant 4 point play by Elonu.
Nigeria not making it easy for team USA by cutting the lead to 13 with lesser than 4 minutes to go.
A'Ja Wilson with her 19th point with a clutch 3-point play. She has dominated the paint throughout the game and has made the most of mismatches.
The Nigerians playing with heart and giving it their all despite being down 17 with 6 minutes to go.
Jewell Loyd of team USA takes a blow and is down on the floor during a three-point play for Nigeria.
Team USA have increased their defensive tempo leading to turnovers and steals, putting them in better offensive positions.
Jewell Loyd hits a clutch, buzzer beating three, to end the third quarter and increase Team USA's lead back to 20 (70-50)