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Team USA’s women’s basketball team just obliterated Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, setting a new record for most points ever scored in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal and extending their winning streak to 34 games. The real story? Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, once fierce rivals from college and the WNBA, are now clicking on the international stage — both coming off the bench but combining for 19 points and 15 assists. Their history of battles — including that unforgettable 2023 NCAA title game and 2024 Elite Eight rematch — has turned into an unexpected synergy, with Reese crediting their deep understanding of each other’s game. Laughter on the bench and flashes of chemistry in the All-Star Game hint at something bigger: a dynamic duo building toward gold in Los Angeles 2028. With two wins away from their fifth straight championship, Team USA’s next hurdle is the winner of Australia vs. Spain in the semis — and this Clark-Reese connection might just be the key to their crown.

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