China's 3×3 basketball team just scored a slam-dunk moment in sports history! 🎉 In a nail-biting overtime showdown against France at the FIBA Men's 3×3 World Cup in Mongolia, the squad clinched an 18-16 victory—securing their first-ever quarterfinal spot in the tournament. Talk about clutch energy! 💥
After a tough 21-17 loss to Austria earlier Thursday, the team rallied like true underdogs. Trailing most of the game against France, Guo Hanyu and crew pulled off two late-game ties. With seconds left, France led 16-15… until two technical fouls gave China free throws. Wu Xingrui missed the first, but Guo nailed the second to force OT! 🕒
In the extra period, Guo and Xiang Zhichau sealed the deal with back-to-back buckets. Next up: a quarterfinal face-off against Australia or Spain. Let’s see if they can keep this Cinderella story alive! 👟✨
