Team USA vs Belgium was the fourth and final matchup on the basketball slate for Thursday's action in the 2024 Olympics. For one team, it was a chance to remain undefeated in the Group Phase round. Meanwhile, another squad was looking to avoid a 0-2 start in the Summer Games.
Belgium entered this matchup coming off a double-digit loss in their opening game. They faced off against Germany and suffered an 83-69 defeat.
As for the United States, they kicked off the Olympics in dominant fashion. In their first game against Japan, they walked out with an impressive 102-76 victory.
Similar to their first game, Team USA took control early and never looked back. Thanks to strong performances from a pair of stars, they were able to secure another double-digit win. In the end, the United States walked out with an 87-74 victory to advance to 2-0 in the Olympics.
Here is a full breakdown of how both sides fared in this matchup.
Team USA vs Belgium player stats and box score
Team USA player stats and box score
Belgium player stats and box score
Team USA vs Belgium game recap
The biggest takeaway from Team USA vs Belgium was the play from the U.S.'s top talents. A pair of former WNBA led the charge in a big way, and it resulted in their squad remaining undefeated through two Group Phase games.
A'ja Wilson was Team USA's top performer last game against Japan, and put together another strong outing against Japan. She logged 33 minutes in this win and finished with a stat line of 23 points and 13 rebounds.
The biggest standout from the United States in this matchup was New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart. Along with leading her team in scoring (26 points), she came down with seven rebounds and dished four assists. It was an efficient afternoon for Stewart, shooting 57.1% from the field and 90.0% from the free-throw line.
There were strong performances from Belgium as well, but not enough to keep pace with the firepower of Team USA. Their main standout was Emma Meesseman, who logged a team-high 24 points.
Following this victory, Team USA enjoys an extended break before they take the court again. They'll be back in action on Sunday to take on Germany.