Wang Lili’s Overtime Game-Winner! China’s Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team Opens with Thrilling Win Over France; Men’s Team Falls to the Netherlands

In the early hours of July 31, the women’s 3×3 basketball games kicked off, with China’s 3×3 women’s team facing the home team, France. The game was a nail-biter, with Wang Lili delivering the game-winning shot in overtime, securing a 21-19 victory for China’s 3×3 women’s team and a successful start.

In this match, China’s 3×3 women had a strong start, leading 8-1 at one point, looking to be in an excellent position. However, France adjusted their strategy and gradually closed the gap, keeping the score tight throughout the game and forcing it into overtime. In the overtime period, Wang Lili, who had been tightly marked for most of the game, made the decisive shot—the only basket she scored in the entire game—and China’s 3×3 women’s team claimed a thrilling 21-19 victory.

In terms of scoring, young player Chen Mingling led all scorers with 10 points, Zhang Zhiting added 6 points, and Wan Jiyuan contributed 3 points. Despite being heavily defended by the opposition, Wang Lili managed just 2 points, but these two points proved to be decisive in determining the outcome of the game.

China’s 3×3 men’s team faced the Netherlands in their first game. For much of the match, China’s 3×3 men trailed, ultimately losing 16-21 to their opponents and missing out on a winning start. Zhang Ning topped the scoring for the team with 7 points and 4 rebounds, Zhao Jiaren added 6 points and 2 rebounds, Lu Wenbo scored 2 points, and Zhu Yuanbo contributed 1 point and 3 rebounds.