PARIS, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Expectations were high for the Olympic 3x3 basketball competition, but few anticipated the thrilling peak on the first matchday, as Wang Lili banked a game-winning 2-pointer in overtime to secure China a 21-19 victory over hosts France in the women's pool round at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Chen Mingling led China's scoring with a game-high 10 points, while Zhang Zhiting contributed six points and four rebounds. Wang only had two points, but her crucial shot sealed the win for China. France's Hortense Limouzin scored six points, and Laetitia Guapo added five.
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