The FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is heating up, and China's men's team is on fire! On Tuesday, they set the tone with two exhilarating wins that lit up the court. 😎
In their opener, they edged out Puerto Rico 21-17. The match saw Wu kick off the scoring while his teammates kept the pressure on, ensuring Puerto Rico couldn't find a rhythm despite a spirited comeback attempt.
The clash against Canada was a real nail-biter. With both teams locked at 15 early on, tactical plays took center stage. Wu's clever fake led to an open layup, and Guo's sharp outside shots gave China an early advantage. After drawing a crucial foul at 15, two free throws pushed the score to 17-15. Canada fought back, tying the score at 18 and then 20, but a clutch two-pointer by Zhang Dianliang set up a dramatic finale. With just over 30 seconds remaining, Xiang Zhichao calmly sealed the win with the decisive shot, finishing the contest 22-20. 🔥🏀
Now in Group C alongside France, Austria, Canada, and Puerto Rico, China's impressive performance not only boosts their chances of a direct quarterfinal entry but also highlights the energy and teamwork making 3×3 basketball a thrilling spectacle. Keep your eyes on this space for more heart-pounding action!
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FIBA 3×3 World Cup: China men's team clinch two straight wins on day 2
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