Bird, Taurasi go for 5th Olympic gold vs host nation Japan
United States' Sue Bird (6) cheers for her teammates from the bench during women's basketball semifinal game between the United States and Serbia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

United States' Sue Bird (6) cheers for her teammates from the bench during women's basketball semifinal game between the United States and Serbia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Aug. 06, 2021 01:36 AM EDT
United States' Sue Bird (6) and teammates celebrate after their win in the women's basketball semifinal game against Serbia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

United States' Sue Bird (6) and teammates celebrate after their win in the women's basketball semifinal game against Serbia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Aug. 06, 2021 02:25 AM EDT
Japan head coach Thomas Hovasse watches from the bench during a women's basketball semifinal round game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Japan head coach Thomas Hovasse watches from the bench during a women's basketball semifinal round game against France at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Aug. 06, 2021 09:06 AM EDT