London Olympics | Women’s basketball

France’s Celine Dumerc is trapped by U.S. defenders Tina Charles, left, and Diana Taurasi.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Sue Bird of the United States is harassed by Marion Laborde of France in the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

French center Emmeline Ndongue, right, challenges U.S. forward Candace Parker during the women’s basketball final.  (Emmanuel Dunand / AFP / Getty Images)

France’s Florence Lepron, right, stretches back as Angel McCoughtry of the United States steals the ball.  (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Team USA’s Candace Parker and teammates wave to fans after receiving gold medals in women’s basketball.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The United States women’s basketball team has fun posing with their gold medals.  (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Maya Moore of the United States gives photographers a close-up look at her gold medal.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)