Hungary's 3x3 team secures win over Spain, narrowly loses to U.S.

Hungary's women's 3x3 basketball team achieved a significant win against Olympic silver medalists Spain, securing a 21-12 victory. However, they narrowly lost their subsequent match against the United States, with a final score of 18-15 after a hard-fought contest.

In the game against the U.S., the Hungarian team, led by Máté Jakab, maintained a lead for much of the match. Despite strong performances from the American players Williams and Wiley, Hungary held on until the final minutes. Key plays included a triple from Takács-Kiss Virág and a layup from Papp, keeping Hungary ahead by two points with three minutes remaining.

Ultimately, the U.S. team rallied, with Williams scoring crucial points. Despite a strong effort from the Hungarian players, including two baskets from Takács-Kiss, the Americans secured the win. The Hungarian team's resilience was evident throughout the game, forcing the U.S. to work hard for their victory.

The Hungarian team is competing in Group B of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, alongside Spain, the United States, Australia, and Mongolia. The team's schedule includes upcoming games against Australia and Mongolia. Group winners automatically advance to the quarterfinals, while second and third-place teams will compete in a play-in round for a chance to advance.