Olympic Women’s Basketball Report: Satou Sabally Points, Jackie Young Points, Germany vs. USA

On August 4, in the third round of the Paris Olympic women’s basketball group stage, the US women’s basketball team faced off against the German women’s team. In the first quarter, the German women’s team took the lead with Satou Sabally hitting a three-pointer, and they continued to score points. With Fiebich adding to their tally on a counterattack, the Germans led 15-6, forcing a timeout by Team USA. After the timeout, the American offense improved visibly, with A’ja Wilson and Ionescu contributing points, helping the Americans close the gap to 14-17. At the end of the first quarter, the US women’s team trailed by 3 points at 16-19. In the second quarter, Jackie Young hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 19-19. Following a successful 2+1 play by Germany, Cooper hit a three-pointer, tying the game again at 22-22, which prompted a timeout by Germany. After Thomas scored on a fast break, the US team took their first lead at 24-22. With the lead, Team USA controlled the game, spreading the scoring around to widen the gap. After a timeout with the score at 32-24, A’ja Wilson kept adding points, and the Americans went on an 11-0 run to lead 37-24, while Germany went scoreless for four minutes. At halftime, the US women’s team led 41-29. In the third quarter, Satou Sabally opened with a three-pointer, and after Germany closed the gap to 36-43, Collier hit a tough mid-range shot. Germany played with determination, with Peterson scoring to trail 41-49. After Plum hit a three-pointer and then completed a 2+1 play, the US team led 55-41. When Germany trailed 43-59, Fiebich was injured. The US team continued to extend their lead, with Thomas scoring on a layup and Jackie Young hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter with a 69-46 lead. In the fourth quarter, Satou Sabally hit another three-pointer, and when the US lead exceeded 20 points, more substitutes were brought in. The Americans led 74-49, a 25-point margin. After Cooper hit a three-pointer and Jackie Young added a runner, the US team led 85-56. Ultimately, the US women’s team defeated Germany 87-68, securing the top spot in the group, while Germany ranked second.

Player Statistics

Germany: Sabally 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Peterson 14 points, 4 assists, 1 steal; Fiebich 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Gesselsod 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Gehrich 7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Wilke 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Besau 3 points, 1 assist; Buna 3 points, 3 rebounds; Santag 2 rebounds, 1 steal;

USA: Young 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals; Wilson 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Stewart 13 points, 3 rebounds; Cooper 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Collier 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Plum 6 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 1 steal; Thomas 6 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal; Griner 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal; Ionescu 6 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Taurasi 1 assist; Gray 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Lloyd 1 rebound, 1 assist;

Starting Lineups

Germany: Fiebich, Gesselsod, Gehrich, Peterson, Satou Sabally USA: Collier, Gray, Stewart, Taurasi, A’ja Wilson