The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona, saw Team WNBA triumph over the U.S. Olympic team with a score of 117-109. The game was highlighted by record-breaking performances and the debut of highly anticipated rookies.Arike Ogunbowale stole the show, setting a new WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points. Ogunbowale, who has been in the U.S. national team pool for the past two Olympics but didn’t make the roster, scored all of her points in the second half. Her performance earned her the MVP title for the second consecutive All-Star Game.Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark made her All-Star debut, contributing a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists. Clark’s 10 assists set a new record for rookies in the All-Star Game. Her Indiana Fever teammate, Angel Reese, also impressed with 12 points and 11 rebounds.The game was particularly significant as it pitted the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. Olympic team, which will soon compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This unique format added an extra layer of competition and showcased the depth of talent in the WNBA.The victory has sparked discussions about the Olympic team selection process, with some players, including Ogunbowale, criticizing it as too ‘political’. Despite these tensions, the game was celebrated as one of the best WNBA All-Star Games ever, demonstrating the league’s growing popularity and the impact of its new generation of stars.The U.S. Olympic team, which has only practiced together for two days, will face Germany in an exhibition game before heading to Paris for the Olympics. Meanwhile, the WNBA continues to enjoy record ratings and attendance, bolstered by the performances of rookies like Clark and Reese.
Key points
- Arike Ogunbowale set a new WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points, leading Team WNBA to victory.
- Rookie Caitlin Clark made her All-Star debut with a double-double, setting a new assist record for rookies.
- The game’s unique format, pitting WNBA All-Stars against the U.
- The victory has sparked discussions about the Olympic team selection process.
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Olympic team, added extra competitiveness and showcased the league’s talent.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported scores and statistics across different sources.
For example, some sources report the final score as 117-109, while one source reports it as 88-79.
