Germany pulled off an impressive win to tip off women’s 3x3 basketball Tuesday, besting USA 17-13. The U.S. raced out to a quick 5-0 lead and looked dominant in every facet, scoring with ease while stifling the German offense. The States are the reigning gold medalists in the relatively new format, and looked to have a stranglehold on the game early. But Germany’s thumping bricks soon turned into swishes from 2-point range, and that completely tipped the scales in their favor. The Germans got scorching hot from outside, and the U.S.— made up of WNBAers Rhyne Howard, Dearica Hamby, Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith — couldn’t keep up. USA lost only one group match in Tokyo before winning gold. Pool play continues for them tomorrow vs. Azerbaijan. #ParisOlympics2024 #Olympics #PlaybyPlayNews