Elena Delle Donne scores nine in USA's win over Canada

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Elena Delle Donne bounced back in a big way Friday. 

After foul trouble derailed Delle Donne's flow in Wednesday's win over Serbia, the reigning WNBA MVP scored nine points as USA Basketball dealt Canada their first loss in group play. Delle Donne also added six rebounds, three assists and one block in the 81-51 victory.

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The Chicago Sky forward is now averaging 8.5 points per game for Team USA, who looks like heavy favorites to bring home the gold. 

Through four games, the U.S. have an average win margin of 40.25 points. Their 30-point win over Canada was their closest contest yet. 

Delle Donne and USA Basketball close out group play Sunday against China. 

 

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