3×3 basketball made its Olympic debut on Saturday and it seems fans are loving it. If you’re new to these fast-paced matches that are sure to be a fan favorite in these Olympic Games, here are the rules:
- One basket on one half-court.
- Two teams of three and one substitute per team.
- 12-second shot clock.
- The first team to reach 21 points or the best after ten minutes wins.
Team USA’s women’s 3×3 team got off to a strong start with wins over France and Mongolia as the Americans got off to a 2-0 start.