It was a well-balanced attack for Team USA, which secured its 58th consecutive Olympic victory in the last game of pool play. Jackie Young led the way with 19 points, A’ja Wilson added 14, and Breanna Stewart finished with 13.
It appeared likely that an Olympic team would finally give USA women’s basketball a close game when Germany led the U.S. by three points after the first quarter. But, just as they have the entire Olympics, Team USA quickly...