PARIS — Sonja Greinacher hit a tiebreaking 2-pointer with 30 seconds left as Germany beat Spain 17-16 for the gold medal in women’s 3×3 at the Paris Olympics on Monday night.
Juana Camilion powered a 3-1 run to put Spain up 15-13 with two minutes to play. But Elisa Mevius and Marie Reichert made consecutive baskets to tie it at 15 with about 90 seconds to go.
Greinacher knocked down the long-range shot to put Germany up by two. Camilion made a basket for Spain with 17 seconds left, and Germany then turned it over, giving Spain a chance to tie it at the buzzer. But Gracia Alonso’s shot was short, giving Germany the victory.
NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was on hand to root for his home country of Germany, and Spain was supported by King Felipe and Hall of Famer Pau Gasol.
Nowitzki raised both arms high above his head and cheered after Greinacher hit her big shot.
Camilion had six points for Spain, and Alonso added five.
Hailey Van Lith had six points to lead the defending champion U.S. team to bronze with a 16-13 win over Canada.
The U.S. won five straight games after an 0-3 start. It made it to the semifinals before falling to Spain 18-16 in overtime earlier Monday.
“We talked about it a little bit as a team: Going home with bronze is better than going home with…
