US women’s 3x3 basketball team start Olympics 0-2 after loss to Azerbaijan
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Tiffany Hayes scored 11 points, including the go-ahead basket late, to lead Azerbaijan to a 20-17 win over the US in women's 3x3 basketball pool play at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, dropping the defending champions to 0-2.
The game was tied when Hayes, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, drove into the lane and finished with a layup to put Azerbaijan on top 18-17 with six seconds to go.
The US had a chance to regain the lead, but Hailey Van Lith's two-pointer was off. A desperation foul by the US led to two free throws by Alexandra Mollenhauer to secure the victory.
The US were among the favorites to win again in these games. But so far the team has struggled and lost to Germany in the opener.