U.S. women lose to Azerbaijan in 3x3 Olympic hoops; 0-2 in pool play - ESPN

PARIS — Tiffany Hayes scored 11 points, including the go-ahead basket late, to lead Azerbaijan to a 20-17 win over the U.S. 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 6 seconds to go.

The U.S. had a chance to regain the lead, but Hailey Van Lith's 2-pointer was off.

A desperation foul by the U.S. led to two free throws by Alexandra Mollenhauer to secure the victory.

The U.S. team was among the favorites to win again in these games. But so far the team has struggled and lost to Germany in the opener.

Dearica Hamby had 7 points and 5 rebounds to lead the U.S. She joined the team this summer after Cameron Brink sustained a knee injury. Van Lith added 5 points.

«We have to have short term memory and move on to the next one,» Hamby said.

Spain 17, France 12

Sandra Ygueravide scored 9 points and Vega Gimeno added 7 to lead Spain over France for its second win in pool play.

Marie Eve Paget got France within a point with about three minutes left before Gimeno scored the next four points to extend Spain's lead to 15-10.

Gimeno swished a 2-pointer to cap that run with about 30 seconds to go. Her teammates screamed after she hit the shot and NBA Hall of Famer Pau Gasol cheered from a courtside seat.

Ygueravide made a free throw and a basket after that to close out the victory.

Spain beat Azerbaijan 18-16 in its first game Tuesday.

All four of France's players had 3 points as the team lost its second game after falling to China in overtime Tuesday.

Australia 21, Germany 19

Marena Whittle had 9 points and Alex