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No pressure and no thoughts of revenge for France going into women’s FIBA World Cup final

The United States women's basketball team will face off against Spain in the semifinals of the FIBA Women's World Cup on Saturday, September 12, at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany. The U.S. has won four consecutive World Cup titles and boasts a 34-game winning streak in tournament play. Team USA is making its 11th consecutive semifinal appearance, with a winning streak spanning 20 years. Their last loss occurred in the 2006 semifinals against Russia.

Key players for Team USA include Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, and Chelsea Gray. On the bench, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese are ready to step in. Spanish powerhouse Megan DiLeo, who played college basketball at Iowa and won player of the year honors, believes that having Clark come off the bench does not provide an advantage.

Collier leads Team USA in scoring, averaging 10.3 points per game, while Reese is responsible for six rebounds per game, and Clark contributes seven assists. Spain's top scorer is Iyana Martin, who averages 16.5 points, followed by Awa Fam, who contributes 11.5 points and 6.8 rebounds.

The semifinal match between the U.S. and Spain is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 12, on TNT and truTV. The game will also stream on HBOMax, with TNT holding the exclusive U.S. English-language rights.

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