U.S. Men's 3x3 Basketball Team Falls to Poland in Paris Olympics

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team fell to 0-2 in pool play at the Paris Olympics after a closely contested 19-17 loss to Poland. Jimmer Fredette's late-game effort was not enough to secure a tie. Despite the loss, the team remains optimistic about future games.

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team suffered a narrow 19-17 defeat to Poland in their second pool play match at the Paris Olympics, bringing their record to 0-2. Veteran player Jimmer Fredette scored late to cut the lead to one but missed a crucial 2-point attempt that would have tied the game.

Fredette, intended to boost the team after their failure to qualify for Tokyo, appeared to sustain an injury but returned to finish the game. He did not speak to reporters afterward, and a team spokesperson confirmed he was receiving treatment without disclosing injury specifics.

Despite the setbacks, the U.S. team remains hopeful. "I don't think we're concerned," said Kareem Maddox. "We just know we have some adjustments to make." Increased shooting accuracy will be key, as the team struggled with making only 2 of 15 long-range shots.

(With inputs from agencies.)