The women's tournament of basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics at Athens, Greece began on August 14 and lasted until August 28. The games were held at the Helliniko Olympic Indoor Arena and the Olympic Indoor Hall.

Medalists

Qualifying

Format

Tie-breaking criteria:

Squads

Preliminary round

Group A

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Group B

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Classification games

11th place game

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9th place game

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7th place game

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5th place game

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Knockout stage

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Bronze medal game

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Gold medal game

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Statistical leaders

Top ten in points, rebounds and assists, and top 5 in steals and blocks.

Points

Rebounds

Assists

Steals

Blocks

Game highs

Final standings