Women’s basketball | U.S. vs. Angola

Team USA's Tamika Catchings steals the ball from Angola's Catarina Camufal.

Team USA’s Tamika Catchings steals the ball from Angola’s Catarina Camufal.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Strong defense helps Team USA defeat Angola, 90-38.

Candace Parker

United States’ Candace Parker tries to drive past Angola’s Ngiendula Filipe during a preliminary round game at the 2012 London Olympics.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Diana Taurasi

Team USA’s Diana Taurasi, right, drives past Angola’s Catarina Camufal.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi of the United States knocks the ball away from Angola’s Nacissela Mauricio.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lindsay Whalen

Team USA’s Lindsay Whalen, right, and Angola’s Catarina Camufal battle during women’s basketball game at the London Olympics.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)