SHANGHAI (China) – The FIBA 3x3 World Tour Shanghai 2025 tipped off with fireworks as Amsterdam RABOBANK and Ub stormed and swept their pools on a day that saw three games go into overtime. From clutch escapes to ruthless blowouts, both squads sent an early message: the road to glory in Shanghai will be anything but easy.
Amsterdam Rolls Early
Amsterdam RABOBANK looked locked in from the jump, grinding out back-to-back thrillers to top Pool B. Worthy De Jong (11 points) delivered the knockout blow in a nail-biting 22-21 overtime opener against Skyliner, before the Dutch crew held off a spirited Riffa side, 17-15. Still chasing their first major World Tour crown this season, Amsterdam’s fiery start begs the question: can they finally break through?
Ub Charges Forward
World No. 1 Ub showed why they’re the team to beat, cruising through Pool A with their trademark mix of size and swagger. Nenad Nerandžić dropped 8 points to fuel a 21-12 rout of Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy before the Serbians powered past Partizan in a hard-fought contest. Ub march into the Quarter-Finals with authority, joined from the group by Partizan.
Chongming Dig Deep
The hometown heroes from Chongming gave their fans a rollercoaster ride on Day One. They stumbled out of the gates with a narrow 18-16 defeat to Toulouse, but showed resilience when it mattered most. In a gritty must-win clash against Hangzhou, Wu Xingrui delivered clutch buckets down the stretch to seal a 19-17 victory and secure a spot in the Quarter-Finals. Chongming move on with Hangzhou, while Toulouse’s campaign ends in heartbreak.
Raudondvaris Survive
Though they failed to sweep Pool D, fifth-seeded Raudondvaris Hoptrans still managed to enter the Quarter-Finals after staving off defeat against upstarts Lugano, 21-13. The Lithuanians collapsed in their first game against resilient Miami before turning things around against Lugano to finish pool play with an even 1-1 slate and berths on Day Two.
Long-Range Heat
The Shootout Contest lit up Day One, with Miami’s Henry Caruso stealing the spotlight by draining 7 shots in qualifying. Joining him in the Final are Raudondvaris Hoptrans sniper Marijus Uzupis, Ulaanbaatar’s Dulguun Gankhuyag, and Amsterdam’s Bryan Alberts (all with 6 apiece). Expect Shanghai’s two-point crown to be settled in dramatic fashion tomorrow.
Quarter-Finals Matchups
QF1: Ub vs. Hangzhou QF2: Raudondvaris Hoptrans vs. Riffa QF3: Amsterdam RABOBANK vs. Miami QF4: Chongming vs. Partizan
What’s Next
Day Two decides it all. From knockout duels to the Shootout finale, Shanghai will crown its winner tomorrow. Don’t miss the action and catch it all LIVE!
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