Team USA rebounded strongly from their WNBA All-Star Game loss by defeating Germany 84-57 at the USA Basketball Showcase in London.
A’ja Wilson led the team with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart contributed 15 points. Wilson now averages 16.5 points per game, tying Cheryl Miller for the highest in team history.
Team USA excels
Team USA showed improved chemistry in London after their recent loss to Team WNBA. Napheesa Collier returned to the lineup, providing a strong performance. Jewell Loyd, Alyssa Thomas, and Jackie Young also made significant contributions off the bench.
Brittney Griner did not play due to load management, marking her return to Europe after the incident in Russia in 2022.
Germany’s Satou Sabally made her comeback to the court, preparing for the upcoming Olympic debut in Paris.
Eyes on the gold
USA Basketball continues to progress, aiming to peak at the right moment for the medal rounds in Paris.
“It’s a tune-up game,” Stewart mentioned. “We don’t want to peak too soon.”
Upcoming for Team USA
Team USA will kick off their Olympic journey against Japan on July 29th, followed by a crucial showdown with Belgium on August 1st. Their final group stage match on August 4th will be against Germany once more.
