The men’s and women’s 3×3 events in Basketball Olympics 2024 have been completed. The Netherlands won the gold medal in the men’s event, while France and Lithuania won the silver and bronze medals, respectively. In the women’s event, Germany finished with a gold, while Spain and the United States won silver and bronze medals, respectively.
In the 5×5 men’s event, France, Germany, the United States, and Serbia have qualified for the semi-finals.
Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Nigeria, the United States, Serbia, and Australia have made it to the quarter-finals in the women’s event.
Here’s a quick overview of the remaining matches:
| Fixture | Date | Time |
| France vs Germany (Men’s Semi-Final) | August 8 | 3:30 PM GMT |
| United States vs Serbia (Men’s Semi-Final) | August 8 | 7:00 PM GMT |
| Serbia vs Australia (Women’s Quarter-Final) | August 7 | 9:00 AM GMT |
| Spain vs Belgium (Women’s Quarter-Final) | August 7 | 12:30 PM GMT |
| France vs Germany (Women’s Quarter-Final) | August 7 | 4:00 PM GMT |
| Nigeria vs United States (Women’s Quarter-Final) | August 7 | 7:30 PM GMT |
The men’s semi-finals are scheduled to take place on August 8, while the final and the bronze medal matches will be played on August 10. The women’s semi-finals will be played on August 9 and the last two matches are set to take place on August 11.
France vs Germany (Men)
France will face Germany, the current world champion, in the semi-finals. Both the teams were in Group B and finished in the first two places. Germany won three matches, while France won two out of three games.
Germany secured a spot in the men’s basketball semi-finals by defeating Greece with a final score of 76-63. The team showcased their strength in the second half, outscoring Greece 23-16 in the third quarter and maintaining their lead in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the top scorer of the game with 22 points, while Franz Wagner contributed 18 points and 3 steals for Germany. This victory marks a significant achievement for Germany, as it is their first-ever Olympic semi-final appearance in men’s basketball.
France defeated Canada in the quarter-finals by 82-73 to advance to the semis. The game was tightly contested, with Canada coming within six points at one stage. However, France pulled ahead decisively, highlighted by a three-pointer from Evan Fournier, nearly from half-court. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points for France. Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.
United States vs Serbia (Men)
The second semi-final will feature a rematch between the United States and Serbia. In their initial encounter during the group stage, Team USA triumphed over Serbia by a significant margin of 26 points. In that game, Kevin Durant and LeBron James made a combined 44 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed with 20 points, five rebounds, and eight assists.
Serbia won against Australia in overtime with a final score of 95-90 in the quarter-final. Serbia’s Nikola Jokic made crucial plays in the closing moments. He scored a tough hookshot, executed a key steal from Patty Mills, and hit a fadeaway shot that helped secure his team’s victory. Australia had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but a poor inbound pass from Josh Giddey was intercepted, allowing Serbia to win.
The United States achieved a commanding 122-87 victory over Brazil in the quarter-finals, showcasing their dominance with strong performances, particularly from Joel Embiid and Devin Booker, who led the team with 18 points. Despite a brief lapse in focus during the second quarter, the USA maintained an impressive average victory margin of 24.75 points throughout the tournament.
LeBron James suffered an accidental blow to the head from Brazil’s Georginho De Paula with 5:41 remaining in the third quarter, resulting in an open wound just above his eye that forced him to leave the court. USA basketball coach Steve Kerr later informed the media that James would need four stitches above his left eye.
Serbia vs Australia (Women)
No. 10 Serbia will face No. 3 Australia in the quarter-final at Bercy Arena. Both teams finished the group stage with a 2-1 record, with Serbia placing second in Group A and Australia in Group B.
Historically, the teams are evenly matched, each winning two of their four encounters, including a narrow victory for Serbia in their only Olympic meeting in 2016.
Spain vs Belgium (Women)
Spain and Belgium are set to clash in the quarterfinals, marking their sixth international encounter. Spain finished the group stage strong, winning all three matches and ranking first in Group A, while Belgium advanced with a 1-2 record as one of the best third-placed teams in Group C.
France vs Germany (Women)
France and Germany will play the third quarter-final match at Bercy Arena in Paris. It is the third international meeting between the two teams, with France having won both previous encounters, including a 58-50 victory in the 2023 European Championships.
Germany finished the group stage with a 2-1 record, securing second place in Group C, highlighted by standout performances from Satou Sabally, who averaged 21.7 points per game. France also concluded the group stage with a 2-1 record in Group B, led by Gabby Williams, who averaged 13.7 points and 6.0 assists per game.
Nigeria vs United States (Women)
The United States is poised to face Nigeria in the quarter-final match. The USA will seek their 59th consecutive Olympic victory and eighth consecutive gold medal. It will be the sixth encounter between the two teams, with the USA holding a perfect record in their previous five meetings, including a decisive 100-46 win in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Nigeria has made history as the first African nation to reach the Olympic quarterfinals, finishing second in Group B with a 2-1 record. The USA won all three matches and finished first in Group C.
3×3 Basketball Olympics Winners (Men)
The men’s gold medal game for 3×3 Basketball showcased a thrilling contest between France and the Netherlands, culminating in a narrow 18-17 victory for the Dutch team after overtime. The match, held at La Concorde 1, featured both teams tied at 16 points before the decisive moments in overtime.
Lithuania secured a 21-18 victory in the Bronze Medal match against Latvia. Sarunas Vingelis, who scored 11 points, highlighted Lithuania’s strong performance, while Latvia’s Nauris Miezis and Karlis Lasmanis each contributed 9 points.
3×3 Basketball Olympics Winners (Women)
Germany triumphed over Spain in a thrilling women’s gold medal match, winning 17-16 in a match that lasted 23 minutes. Key player performances included Germany’s Sonja Greinacher, who scored 7 points with perfect free throw efficiency, and Spain’s Juana Camilion, who scored 8 points with a flawless shooting record.
The Women’s bronze medal match saw the United States defeat Canada 16-13. Canada struggled with turnovers and rebounding, while the USA showcased a solid offensive performance, with a shooting efficiency of 65%.
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