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U.S. vs Japan women’s finals

USA’s Brittney Griner takes a selfie with her teammates after beating Japan in the women’s gold medal final.
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USA’s A’Ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray celebrate after defeating Japan to capture the gold.
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Sue Bird chuckles as teammate Diana Taurasi proclaims “We’re going to France!” after beating Japan in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Women’s Basketball Final.
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USA’s Tina Charles gives a gold medal to Brittney Griner at the medal ceremony.
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USA’s Brittney Griner shoots over Japan’s Maki Takada during first half action.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
U.S. vs. France men’s finals

The USA basketball team celebrate after defeating France to win the gold medal game.
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Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the gold medal game.
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USA’s Bam Adebayo, left, and Jrue Holiday block a shot from France’s Guerschon Yabusele.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

USA’s Draymond Green is fouled by France’s Vincent Poirier while going after a loose ball.
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USA’s Draymond Green knocks the ball away from France’s Moustapha Fall in the first half.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
U.S. vs. Serbia semifinal

Sylvia Fowles of the U.S. grabs a rebound in front of Serbia’s Maja Skoric during a semifinal game.
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Brittney Griner grabs a rebound against Serbia in the second half.
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A’ja Wilson is fouled by Serbia’s Nevena Jovanovic while driving to the basket.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. vs. Australia semifinal

The U.S.’ Damian Lillard gets an arm in his face as he dribbles past Australia’s Matt Dellavedova in the first half of the semifinal game.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Devin Booker dives to steal the ball against Australia’s Dante Exum in the second half of a semifinal game.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Draymond Green, left, and Devin Booker strip the ball from Australia’s Nathan Sobey in the first half of a semifinal game.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. vs. Australia quarterfinal

U.S. small forward Breanna Stewart, left, and Australia center Marianna Tolo battle for a loose ball during Wednesday’s game.
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U.S. forward Breanna Stewart dives over Team Australia power forward Alanna Smith for a loose ball during second-half action.
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The U.S.’ Brittney Griner shoots over Australian center Marianna Tolo.
(Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times)

Guard Diana Taurasi brings the ball up court as Australia scrambles on defense during the women’s basketball quarterfinal.
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U.S. guard Chelsea Gray drives past Australia power forward Cayla George during first-half action.
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Australia guard Jenna O’Hea grimaces after being knocked off her feet during second-half action.
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Australia guard Katie Ebzery fouls U.S. guard Diana Taurasi on a three-pointer shot.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Spectacular images from L.A. Times staff at the Tokyo Olympics
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