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In the women's basketball gold-medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA faces France in a historic clash. Team USA, favored with a 16-point spread, showcases key players like Jackie Young and Napheesa Collier. France, led by Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes, aims to upset the American dominance. Analyst Calvin Wetzel predicts a close game, emphasizing crucial factors like rebounds and steals. The outcome hangs in the balance as both teams vie for Olympic glory.#Olympics #Basketball #TeamUSA #France #GoldMedal
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00:00The grand stage is set at the 2024 Paris Olympics for an epic showdown between two basketball
00:06powerhouses, Team USA and France in the women's gold medal game.
00:12There's history, there's rivalry, and there's a quest for glory that will all unfold on
00:16Sunday morning.
00:19Team USA, riding high on confidence, secured their spot in the final after a convincing
00:2485-64 victory over Australia.
00:29France had a tougher path, clinching their place with a gritty 81-75 overtime win against
00:34Belgium.
00:36The Americans have held a dominant 3-0 record over the French in Olympic matchups, their
00:42last encounter being a comprehensive win in the group stages of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
00:48As the anticipation builds for the 9.30am Eastern Time tip-off in Paris, the odds reveal
00:54Team USA as substantial favorites with a 16-point spread and the over-under for the
00:59game set at 157 points.
01:03Calvin Wetzel, renowned for his sharp analytical mind and commanding knowledge of women's hoops,
01:08has broken down this clash to its finest details.
01:12Wetzel has been on a roll with his picks, boasting an impressive record and a knack
01:17for turning predictions into profitable returns for followers.
01:22This time he brings his expert eye to a game that promises excitement and skill.
01:27Wetzel highlights the stellar form of Team USA, mentioning key players like Jackie Young,
01:33who has been a revelation since joining the starting lineup.
01:37Young's consistent scoring, along with her knack for making crucial plays, makes her
01:42a player to watch.
01:45Nafisa Collier's robust presence in the frontcourt adds another layer of depth to the American
01:50squad.
01:52Both players were instrumental in their semi-final win, with Young contributing 14 points and
01:57Collier being solid on both ends of the floor.
02:01On the flip side, France, carrying the hopes of a home crowd, looks to turn the tide and
02:05claim the top spot on the podium.
02:09Gabby Williams and Maureen Yohannes stand as the pillars of the team.
02:14Williams' all-around game and Yohannes' scoring prowess make them formidable opponents.