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Players of Germany celebrate their 17-16 win over Spain in the women's 3x3 basketball final at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 5, 2024. /CFP
Sonja Greinacher hit a tiebreaking 2-pointer with 30 seconds left, and Germany beat Spain 17-16 for the gold medal in women's 3x3 at the Paris Olympics on Monday night.
Juana Camilion powered a 3-1 run to put Spain up 15-13 with two minutes to play, but Elisa Mevius and Marie Reichert made consecutive baskets to tie it at 15 with about 90 seconds to go.
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 turned it over to give Spain a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but Gracia Alonso's shot was short, giving Germany the victory.
NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was on hand to root for his home country of Germany, and Spain was supported by King Felipe and Hall of Famer Pau Gasol.
Nowitzki raised both arms high above his head and cheered after Greinacher hit her big shot.
Camilion had six points and Alonso added five for Spain.
Hailey Van Lith had six points to lead the defending champions USA to bronze with a 16-13 win over Canada.
USA won five straight games after an 0-3 start. They made it to the semifinals before falling to Spain 18-16 in overtime earlier Monday.