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All eyes on the U.S. women's basketball semifinal vs. old rival Australia

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Two global rivals will meet again on Friday, as the United States women's basketball team goes up against the Australian Opals with a spot in the 2024 Paris Games' gold medal match on the line.

Team USA, which is riding a streak of 59 consecutive Olympic wins, advanced to the semifinals with an 88-74 triumph over Nigeria on Wednesday. Following an upset loss to Nigeria in their Olympic opener, the Opals have strung together three straight victories, including Wednesday's 85-67 quarterfinal decision over Serbia.

While the U.