Belgium, in its first-ever FIBA Women's World Cup gave the USA almost more than it could handle for 25 minutes. The score was tied nine times — the last time midway through the third quarter at 51-51.
Then the USA's superior depth became a major factor and the Belgian women couldn't match the pace for the remaining 15 minutes.
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Spain started out cold and gave up a 16-point lead to Australia in the first three minutes of the game. But they pulled themselves together and led by one at the end of the half,
All of Spain's defensive efforts couldn't slow down Liz Cambage, who got 33 points and 15 rebounds.
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The gold medal game is at noon PT on Sunday. It will be televised by ESPN.
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