Hello sports fans! In an epic showdown at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, China's women battled hard but ultimately lost 21-19 in overtime to host nation Mongolia. This nail-biter kept everyone on the edge of their seats! 😮
China started strong by leveraging their height advantage, and even though they grabbed 6 more rebounds overall, foul trouble began to take its toll. With just over 20 seconds left in regulation time, the score was tied at 17-17. In a bold move, veteran Zhang Wanglai drove in for a layup to give China the lead. However, a crucial defensive foul allowed Mongolia to sink two free throws and seize the advantage.
In a final twist, Zhang forced a jump ball during a handoff and charged to the rim for another basket, tying the game at 19 and sending it into overtime. Despite a burst of defensive effort from China, Mongolia scored back-to-back points in extra time to secure the win, knocking China out of the quarterfinal race.
This rollercoaster of a game perfectly captures the fast-paced, unpredictable spirit of 3×3 basketball—a sport as dynamic as our own energetic lifestyles. Keep your eyes on the court for more heart-stopping moments! 🏀
Reference(s):
China's women lose to Mongolia 21-19 (OT) at FIBA 3×3 World Cup
cgtn.com
