U.S. women's hoops crushes Nigeria, reaches Olympic semis

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PARIS -- The combination of A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart has proven to be a devasting combination for the Team USA women, to the point where there is a case developing that they could share the Olympics Most Valuable Player Award.

But there's a new duo emerging, though not a surprising one, that's proved to be a big boost as the Americans work toward another gold medal.

Las Vegas Aces teammates Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young have stepped up to be difference-makers in France and played key roles in Team USA's 88-74 victory over Nigeria in the quarterfinals.

It marked the team's 59th consecutive Olympic victory and sets up a semifinal matchup against Australia,…