Team USA sensationally loses in WNBA All-Star Game

Today in the USA, the WNBA All-Star Game took place – a traditional event for the league. However, the format of the game differed from the usual. At the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Team USA faced off against a team of other WNBA stars. This was only the third time in history that the All-Star Game followed this format.

Before the game, Team USA was considered the clear favorite. However, their opponents put up a valiant fight. The WNBA stars won the first quarter by one point (24-23), but lost the second by three points (28-31). Entering the second half with a two-point deficit, Team USA was decisively beaten in the third quarter (25-36), and their victory in the final quarter (30-29) was not enough to secure the overall win.

WNBA All-Star Game
Team WNBA – Team USA 117-109 (24-23, 28-31, 36-25, 29-30)

The standout performer of the match was Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale, who played for the winning team. She recorded three rebounds, six assists, and made eight three-pointers. In 30:35 on the court, she scored 34 points. Second and third place in scoring were taken by Team USA representatives: Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, who scored 31 and 22 points, respectively.

It is worth noting that Team USA is headed to Paris for the Summer Olympics. They are in a group with Germany, Belgium, and Japan. Team USA has won the last seven Olympic titles and is undoubtedly aiming for another gold.