Sonja Greinacher hit a tiebreaking 2-pointer with 30 seconds left to lift Germany past Spain for gold in women's 3x3. The U.S. took home the bronze.
PARIS -- Sonja Greinacher hit a tiebreaking 2-pointer with 30 seconds left as Germany beat Spain 17-16 for the gold medal in women's 3x3 at the Paris Olympics on Monday night.Greinacher knocked down the long-range shot to put Germany up by two. Camilion made a basket for Spain with 17 seconds left, and Germany then turned it over, giving Spain a chance to tie it at the buzzer. But Gracia Alonso's shot was short, giving Germany the victory.
The U.S. won five straight games after an 0-3 start. It made it to the semifinals before falling to Spain 18-16 in overtime earlier Monday. Although the players were happy to go home with a medal, they were a bit disappointed that they didn't repeat as champions. In the other semifinal, Greinacher had 11 points, and her basket with one second left lifted Germany to a 16-15 win over Canada.
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