Basketball 3x3 at Paris 2024: Semifinals Set, Teams Advance to Quarters

Basketball 3x3 at Paris 2024 set the stage for thrilling semi-finals, as the day's games in group stages and play-ins determined who would secure a place strght into the quarter-finals and which teams would face elimination.

The Netherlands made waves by defeating Team USA in their group stage match, sing them home early. This hard-fought 21-6 victory ensured that Team USA would pack up prematurely and not progress further.

Latvia cemented its status as one of the dominant forces, cruising to a decisive win agnst Poland with a final score of 22-16. The team advanced directly into the semi-finals with an unbeaten record across their seven matches at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Poland sought a second chance to advance through play-in games agnst Lithuania, who had secured third place in the group stage standings. Lithuania proved too strong for Poland, securing their spot in the semi-finals after defeating them by a score of 21-15 under the evening lights.

However, it was the final play-in game that captivated the audience at La Concorde. This match-up between France and Serbia would decide which team would secure spots for the semi-finals with hopes of playing for gold.

France's passionate crowd fueled them on as they dominated from the outset with Jules Rambaut scoring early points via a free throw and two-point shots that energized their supporters. Strahinja Stojacic of Serbia made his presence felt, contributing three powerful dunks to accumulate eight total points in the game.

Nonetheless, France's offensive efficiency proved to be higher than Serbia's, gradually pulling away with Timothe Vergiat sealing a crucial 22-19 victory for their team.

I've had many moments like this before that are memorable, sd Vergiat. When I took that shot, my confidence was so high and sure that it would go in the hoop.

This win propelled France into the semi-finals where they will face Latvia, ming to secure a spot in the gold medal match.

Timothe Vergiat of France during the men's 3x3 basketball play-in game between Serbia and France at Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Players of the day on August 4 were Worthy de Jong from the Netherlands and Nauris Miezis from Latvia. Both showcased impressive scoring, netting 11 and 13 points respectively in their respective group stage matches.

De Jong led his team agnst Team USA with an efficient game highlighted by five one-point shots, two free throws, and a pr of two-point shots for a shot efficiency of 0.92. Miezis dominated Latvia's match agnst Poland with five successful two-point shots and three one-point shots, ing with an even higher efficiency score of 1.08.

I felt confident making tough shots today, sd Miezis. The crowd energy was incredible; it fueled us throughout the game.

Both athletes were prsed for their strategic play and decisive moves that played pivotal roles in securing victories for their teams.

As for what's next at Paris 2024 Basketball 3x3 tournament, here is a schedule for August 5:

• Women's Semi-final: Spn vs. United States of America 17:30 CEST

• Men's Semi-final: Netherlands vs. Lithuania 18:00 CEST

• Women's Semi-final: Germany vs. Canada 18:30 CEST

• Men's Semi-final: Latvia vs. France 19:00 CEST

• Women's Bronze Medal Match TBD - Time to be announced

• Men's Bronze Medal Match TBD - Time to be announced

• Women's Gold Medal Match 22:00 CEST

• Men's Gold Medal Match 22:30 CEST

• that the TBD indicates times for specific matches will be determined later.

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