3x3 Basketball Preview
Fans will see the launch of a new basketball discipline with the inclusion of 3x3 at this summer’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The 3x3 format makes for an exciting and fast-paced game that first was unveiled in international competition at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Singapore 2010 and has become a favorite event for basketball fans at events such as the FIBA 3x3 World Cup and FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup.
Each team consists of four players, three on the court and one available as a substitute, and there are no coaches. The game is played on a half court with a 12-second shot clock and a 10-minute game clock. Made shots inside the arc are worth one point, and baskets outside the arc are worth two points. The winner is the first team to 21 points, or the team in the lead at the end of regulation. In case of a tied score at the end of regulation, the winner is the first team to score two points in overtime.
The nonstop action of 3x3 will ensure it is one of the hottest tickets in Tokyo.
Updated on June 4, 2021. For more information, contact the sport press officer here.