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Bouncing Through Paris: When Aussie Hoops and 3x3 Madness Collide!

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Catch the latest Olympic basketball drama from Paris 2024, where the Boomers battled Canada while Team USA faced a rough start in 3x3!

As the Paris 2024 Olympics heats up, basketball fans are in for a treat with a medley of thrilling games. The men's basketball competition kicked off with France narrowly escaping a nail-biter against Japan, showcasing their star Victor Wembanyama who pulled an impressive performance in overtime. Both teams were neck and neck, proving that in the Olympics, any team can bring their A-game! As we cheer for our Aussie Boomers, they found themselves in an unexpected tussle, falling short against Canada's strong second-half performance. With only one win so far, the Boomers are feeling the heat as they battle it out to secure their spot in the tournament's knockout stage.

Meanwhile, over on the women's side of the court, the USA's traditional dominance in basketball took a surprising twist. The U.S. women’s 3x3 team stumbled out of the gate, facing a hard-hitting defeat against a tenacious German squad in their opening match. With a mere 13% shooting from the two-point line, the American women were left to ponder where their magic disappeared to. On the flip side, Germany showcased their own prowess, creating a huge buzz around this fast-paced format. The stakes are high for the U.S. as they aim to rebound in their next matches and reclaim their spot in the game.

The excitement isn't just confined to the main arena, as basketball fans are eagerly tuning into the unique 3x3 format gaining popularity at this year’s Games. Played on a half-court, this version promises high-energy action and rapid-fire scoring, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats! Each team consists of only three players, drastically changing the pace and strategy compared to traditional basketball. It's all about teamwork, speed, and skill, making it a fantastic experience for both players and fans.

As we keep an eye on the competition, let's not forget the cultural significance of basketball in Australia. The Boomers' Olympic journey is not just about winning games but also about inspiring the next generation of Aussie athletes. In a fun twist, did you know that the Australian women's team has been dubbed the 'Opals'? Just like the precious gemstone, they aim to shine brightly amid their competition! Let’s rally behind our teams in Paris and stay tuned for what could be an unforgettable Olympic basketball showcase!

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Paris 2024 men's basketball: Breakdown, highlights, stats and top ... (Olympics)

France escaped with a win against Japan in the most competitive game of Paris 2024 so far. Neither team extended an advantage to double figures at any point as ...

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Paris 2024 Olympics: US Women's 3x3 basketball team fall to ... (Olympic Channel)

Germany shot 40 per cent from the two-point range compared to the US on 13 per cent.

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Australia come unstuck against Canada in Olympic basketball group ... (The Guardian)

Day four round-up: The Boomers are locked in a battle to progress after defeat to Canada while the men's water polo team sprang an upset on Serbia.

3x3 basketball recap, July 30: U.S. women drop opener of Olympic ... (NBC Olympics)

A full recap of the first session of the opening day of 3x3 basketball at the Paris Olympics, including the U.S. women in action against Germany.

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Germany tops U.S. women in Olympic pool play in 3x3 basketball ... (ESPN)

The defending champion U.S. women lost to Germany 17-13 on Tuesday in the opening game of pool play in 3x3 basketball at Summer Olympics in Paris.

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Boomers suffer first loss at Paris Olympics, going down to Canada in ... (ABC News)

Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushing past Australian defender Dyson Daniels on an Olympic basketball court · Australia basketball player Patty Mills is ...

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Victor Wembanyama, France edge Japan in OT in Olympic ... (ESPN)

Victor Wembanyama scored the first eight points of overtime as France held off Japan to remain unbeaten in men's basketball at the Paris Olympics.

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Olympics: Japan falls to France in men's basketball thriller (Kyodo News Plus)

Guard Yuki Kawamura stars with a game-high 29 points but makes a costly defensive error as Japan nearly stun Olympic host and tournament heavyweight France ...

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Why is 3x3 basketball halfcourt? Rules, court dimensions, game ... (USA TODAY)

Here's what you need to know about 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including rules, court dimension, game length, Team USA rosters and more.

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Canada uses big second half to roll past Australia, moves to 2-0 in ... (Canadian Olympic Committee)

Two days after securing their first win at the Olympics in 24 years, Canada's men's basketball team is firmly in control of Group A after beating Australia, ...

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Why is Team USA so bad at 3x3 basketball? How 2024 Olympics ... (CBSSports.com)

The United States saw both the men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams lose their opening games of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

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2024 Paris Olympics: How to Watch & Stream Men's & Women's ... (Billboard)

On the women's side, the games run from July 28 to Aug. 11, culminating in the highly anticipated gold medal game at the renowned Bercy Arena in Paris. The USA ...

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Ex-teammate shuts down Giddey as Boomers stumble... but all hope ... (Fox Sports)

The Boomers have been run down by a fast-finishing Canada team, losing the second game of their Paris Olympics campaign 93-83 on Tuesday night (AEST).

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Fredette, Team USA fall in 3x3 Olympics basketball opener - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Jimmer Fredette and Team USA fell to Serbia 22-14 on Tuesday night in their opening game of the Paris Games.

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Olympics | Basketball: France edge Japan in overtime (Xinhua)

LILLE, France, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Matthew Strazel's game-tying four-point play in the regular time and Victor Wembanyama's eight points in the overtime ...

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WATCH: Victor Wembanyama powers France past Japan in Olympic ... (NBC New York)

NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama took over in OT as France defeated Japan in men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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When does USA men's basketball play? How to watch USA vs South ... (NorthJersey.com)

There's no question that Team USA, led by Lebron James, Steph Curry and others have this one circled in Paris after South Sudan nearly pulled off one of the ...

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How to watch the U.S. vs. South Sudan Olympic men's basketball ... (CBS News)

See how to watch LeBron James and Team USA men's basketball against South Sunday today at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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How Josh Hawkinson, the sole white guy on Team Japan's Olympic ... (NBC News)

As Japan's men's basketball team attempts to rebound from some losses at the Paris Olympics, one player's presence on the team has generated some buzz among ...

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LIVE: Team USA vs South Sudan – Paris Olympics 2024 men's ... (Aljazeera.com)

Defending champions Team USA take on Olympic debutants South Sudan in Group C at Pierre Mauroy Stadium.

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Olympic Basketball 2024: How to Watch Team USA vs. South Sudan ... (CNET)

LeBron James and the rest of the US men's basketball team is back in action today on Peacock and USA Network.

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Live updates: Team USA men's basketball takes on South Sudan (NBC New York)

After defeating Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the opener, Team USA is back in action on Wednesday against South Sudan. By NBC Staff • Published 43 mins ago • ...

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Paris 2024 3x3 basketball: USA Olympic teams breakdown ... (Olympics)

Both Team USA men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams open Paris 2024 with a loss.

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South Sudan basketball at Paris Olympics: What to know about ... (USA TODAY)

South Sudan is the youngest country in the world, and its men's basketball team can make more history at the 2024 Paris Olympics against Team USA.

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South Sudan's underdog story continues at Olympics with a ... (Minnesota Public Radio News)

South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey gestures in a men's basketball game against Puerto Rico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Villeneuve-d' ...

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Olympics basketball games today: USA Basketball vs. South Sudan ... (USA TODAY)

It's a full day of basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, as both sides of the bracket will be in action. Kevin Durant and USA Basketball ...

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US women's 3x3 basketball team start Olympics 0-2 after loss to ... (The Guardian)

Tiffany Hayes scored 11 points, including the go-ahead basket late, to lead Azerbaijan to a 20-17 win over the US in women's 3x3 basketball pool play at the ...

Full men's basketball standings after two rounds of group play (NBC Olympics)

Lebron James #6 of Team United States drives past JT Thor #10 and Marial Shayok #11 of Team South Sudan during a Men's Group Phase - Group C game between the ...

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USA Basketball-South Sudan: Highlights, more from dominant Paris ... (USA TODAY)

Team USA left no doubt in its rematch against South Sudan, securing a 103-86 win in Group C pool play Wednesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bam Adebayo of the ...

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Why is Team USA so bad at 3x3 basketball? How 2024 Olympics ... (CBSSports.com)

The United States is off to a poor start in 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as both the men's and women's teams are 0-2 after the first two days ...

U.S. men's basketball punches ticket to knockout round with easy ... (NBC Olympics)

USA's #13 Bam Adebayo reacts after a dunk in the men's preliminary round group C basketball match between USA and South Sudan during the Paris 2024 Olympic ...

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U.S. men lose to Poland; 0-2 in 3x3 Olympic basketball pool play ... (ESPN)

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team fell to 0-2 in pool play in the Paris Olympics with a 19-17 loss to Poland on Wednesday night.

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2024 Olympic basketball: Takeaways from Team USA's win over ... (ESPN Australia)

Brian Windhorst breaks down the biggest takeaways from the USA's second Olympic win over South Sudan.

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US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's ... (The Associated Press)

The U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago. Easier.

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U.S. topples South Sudan to make Olympic basketball quarters - ESPN (ESPN)

Bam Adebayo came off the bench to score 18 points, and Team USA beat South Sudan 103-86 to move to 2-0 in Olympic play and seal a spot in next week's ...

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