Tatham, Gaucher, lead Canada basketball to opening win vs. China

Tamara Tatham led with 20 points as the Canadian women's basketball team opened on Saturday at the Rio Games with a 90-68 victory over China.

Tamara Tatham of Brampton, Ont., had 20 points as Canada opened preliminary round play in women’s basketball with a 90-68 victory over China at the Youth Arena.

Team captain Kim Gaucher of Mission, B.C., led all players with 10 rebounds.

Canada won gold at the Pan Am Games last year but has never reached the Olympic podium in women’s basketball.

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