Miami handle business on day 1 of FIBA 3x3 World Tour Edmonton 2024
EDMONTON (Canada) - Miami (USA) go unbeaten in dominant fashion to book a Quarter-Final spot at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Edmonton 2024 on July 6.
EDMONTON (Canada) - Miami (USA) go unbeaten in dominant fashion to book a Quarter-Final spot at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Edmonton 2024 on July 6.
TEAMS
Miami (USA)
Miami made a statement on Day 1 in Edmonton, starting off with a 21 - 12 victory against Marseille. Canyon Barry was an offensive menace, setting the tone early for the Americans. He finished with 7 points while Jimmer Fredette caused havoc from deep as he got 9.
The returning Kareem Maddox made huge contributions in their next game as he scored 8 points in the 22 - 14 result against NY Harlem. Barry chipped in with 8 to wrap up an impressive pool phase for himself and team Miami.
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PLAYERS
Milos Supica (Partizan)
Partizan caught fire in Edmonton on Day 1, and Milos Supica was at the forefront of it.
A massive presence in the paint, Supica punished Beijing every time. He picked up 7 points, including a massive alley-oop poster. He led his side in scoring in their 21-20 victory.
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He kept on his hot streak, scoring 10 huge points in their 21 - 17 win over Lausanne.
Partizan will rely on his dominance heading into the knockout phase tomorrow.
QUARTER-FINALS
Miami (USA) v Barcelona Panthers (ESP)
Partizan (SRB) v Bordeaux Ballistik (FRA)
Vienna (AUT) v Lausanne (SUI)
Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) v NY Harlem (USA)
DAY 2
The action in Edmonton wraps up tomorrow as we find out who leaves the victors. Tune in LIVE tomorrow to the finals!