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Japan dominates France, advances to first basketball final in nation’s history

Japanese players celebrate during the women's semifinal contest against France.
Japanese players celebrate during the women's semifinal contest against France.

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Rui Machida’s stellar playmaking helped Japan take down France to move on to its first-ever Olympic gold medal game.

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