The Canadian women’s 3×3 basketball team lost its first game at the Olympic Games on Thursday, falling 19-15 to Germany in the third game of group play.

Canada was immediately on its heels to start the game against the Germans, but came back to apply some pressure with with time running out. But it wasn’t enough, as Germany was able to defend its lead to take its second win of the tournament.

Canada’s shot just 25 per cent from the two-point range, to Germany’s 57 per cent.

Germany, ranked seventh in the eight-team field, has been on a surprising run, also upsetting the defending-champion United States.

For the second game in a row, Canada’s Michelle Plouffe and Paige Crozon led the scoring for the team, combining for nine of Canada’s 15 points.

Canada’s record now sits at 2-1.

All eight teams play each other in round-robin play. The top two teams earn semifinal berths, while teams ranked third through sixth advance to play-in games.

Canada’s next game is Thursday at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT vs. France.

The Canadian Women’s Olympic 3×3 basketball team has had a strong start to their Olympic campaign, with a record of 2-1 after their first three games. The team, made up of players like Katherine Plouffe, Michelle Plouffe, Paige Crozon, and Catherine Traer, has shown great skill and determination on the court.

Their first game was a thrilling match against Italy, which they won 17-16 in overtime. The team showed great resilience and teamwork in this game, with Katherine Plouffe leading the way with 7 points. Their second game was against Japan, which they also won 21-10. Michelle Plouffe had a standout performance in this game, scoring 9 points.

However, their third game against France did not go as planned, with the Canadian team suffering their first loss of the tournament with a score of 17-15. Despite a strong effort from Paige Crozon, who scored 6 points in the game, the team was unable to come out on top.

Despite this setback, the Canadian Women’s 3×3 basketball team is still in a good position to advance to the knockout rounds of the tournament. With two wins under their belt, they have shown that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

The team will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming games and continue to showcase their talent and determination on the court. With a strong roster of players and a solid coaching staff behind them, the Canadian Women’s 3×3 basketball team is poised to make a strong run at the Olympic gold medal.