One of the biggest differences starts with the court. 3x3 is played outdoors on a halfcourt, giving it a street ball vibe. The court's dimensions are 36 feet long by 49 feet wide, one foot wider ...

It was a bumpy start to the Paris Olympics for the U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team, which began its gold-medal ... where there was precious little ball movement and some questionable shot selection.