Five things to know before day four of 3x3 at Paris Olympics

PARIS (France) - The 3x3 competition at the Paris Olympics will start taking serious shape on day four with another monster slate of games in store. 

Here are the main things to look out for.

Germany's young gun is ballin'

Elisa Mevius, 20, has been electric and enjoying a breakout on the world stage.

She's slightly-built but crafty and has a deep bag, which she showed off on day three to bamboozle Canada, who had been the form team over the opening two days. 

Mevius has shown no nerves and taken to the Olympics like a duck to water. She's formed a devastating one-two punch with star Sonja Greinacher to help Germany be in the mix for a top two spot. 

The 5ft.11 (1.8m) Mevius was quieter in Germany's gritty win over Azerbaijan, but showed off her long-range prowess with a two from the Olympic logo. 

Mevius will have a big role in a big day four for Germany, who play China and France. 

Latvia have a nice blend of youth and experience

The reigning men's gold medalist are the only team undefeated across the entire 3x3 competition. 

Much of Latvia's success can be attributed to brilliant duo Karlis Lasmanis and Nauris Miezis - the only 3x3 gold medalists in Paris - showcasing their love affair for the Olympic stage. 

But Latvia's New Gen have also impressively emerged with 25-year-old Francis Lacis producing a dominant performance against China with a game high 8 points - comprised entirely of two-pointers. 

The 6ft.7in (2m) Lacis had the shooter's touch and he's added firepower to Latvia, who have been vindicated for sticking with youth alongside their superstars. 

Lacis was quieter against USA as Miezis and Lasmanis took over to produce another epic comeback victory for Latvia, who remain firmly on track to defend their title.

Doctor Strange ready to put it all together

Something hard to believe was happening on day three to Strahinja Stojacic, who might just be 3x3's GOAT. 

Against the tough defense of the Netherlands, Doctor Strange was in the midst of his second straight subpar performance. He had just 1 point  in Serbia's shock loss to China on day two. It was Serbia's first ever pool loss at the Olympics having won all seven games in the group stage in Tokyo. 

The reigning World Cup MVP was also stuck on just 1 point - admittedly a spectacular dunk after a trademark explosive drive - deep into the dying stages of a thriller against the Dutch. 

It was strange, pardon the pun, to see Stojacic look so helpless and frustrated  on a half-court which is usually his multiverse. 

Of course, Stojacic has that magical quality to turn it around quickly and exactly when his team needs him the most. With scores locked at 19, Stojacic threw up a Hail Mary that was all good to add another buzzer beater to his list. 

Stojacic added six highlights in Serbia's late night win over France, but he hasn't quite put it together like we know he can. You feel he's ready to unleash on day four. 

 Wonderful Wilson 

(In Tom Hanks' voice)....Wilson!! Alex Wilson has been one of the very best players so far in the women's competition and she was exceptional on day three in a vital sweep for Australia, who have turned it around since their opening disaster against Canada. 

Much of their resurrection can be attributed to Asia Cup MVP Wilson, who has been a dynamic inside-outside threat. She has been streaky in the past from deep, but Wilson is connecting at an insane 42 % from deep so far in Paris. 

The 5ft. 11in (1.8m) Wilson is the perfect 3x3 player - like she's built in a lab with her offensive game complemented by stingy defense, where she uses her long reach to devastating effect. 

Wilson was a standout in Australia's vital wins over rival China and USA with a combined 19 points to continue her rise into a superstar having started playing 3x3 just a couple of years ago. 

With three wins on the trot, the Gangurrus are in the mix for a coveted top two spot and a direct path to the semis. 

Netherlands look to scoring balance with de Jong battling injury

Things were looking rather grim for the Netherlands - a powerhouse 3x3 nation with legit gold medal ambitions.

After their heartbreaking defeat to Serbia, they slumped to 1-2 amid dealing with a leg injury to superstar Worthy de Jong, who has bravely battled on but doesn't quite have his trademark explosion. 

He has had to settle for twos, but they haven't been falling. The 6ft.4in (1.93m) de Jong has also been shouldering much of the scoring load alongside bucket getter Dimeo van der Horst. 

But the Dutch are more dangerous when everyone is involved and they made a concerted effort to involve sniper Arvin Slagter and big man Jan Driessen against France.

It worked a treat with the Netherlands unleashing a balanced effort alongside a stingy defense that completely shut down France's pick and roll game.

By the end of the game, van der Horst unleashed his trademark roar like a lion to signal that the Netherlands were back. 

The Netherlands are more content knowing they have evened the ledger, but a big day four looms against Poland and Lithuania. 

 FIBA