Women’s basketball: U.S. vs. Czech Republic

United States’ Tina Charles, left, battles Czech Republic defenders for the ball. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 3, 2012 7:23 PM PT

After a shaky first quarter, the U.S. women’s basketball team rallied to beat the Czech Republic, 88-61.

Forward Angel McCoughtry of the United States rips the ball from Czech Republic’s Petra Kulichova. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s Candace Parker attempts a shot over Czech Republic’s center Petra Kulichova. (Mark Ralston / Associated Press)

Team USA’s Tamika Catchings drives past Czech Republic’s Katerina Zohnova. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)