USA men win third Paralympic wheelchair basketball title in a row

Britain, playing in their first final since 1996, threatened to grab the gold in the final minutes when Terry Bywater scored a three-pointer with 14 seconds remaining that made it a three-point game at a packed Bercy Arena.

US Trevor Jenifer #16 (3rd R) shoots the ball as Spain's Alejandro Zarzuela #09 (2nd R) looks on. AFP PHOTO

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

The USA men's wheelchair basketball team won their third successive Paralympic title on Saturday but were made to work for it by a determined Great Britain lineup.

Britain, playing in their

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USA men win third Paralympic wheelchair basketball title in a row

Britain, playing in their first final since 1996, threatened to grab the gold in the final minutes when Terry Bywater scored a three-pointer with 14 seconds remaining that made it a three-point game at a packed Bercy Arena.

US Trevor Jenifer #16 (3rd R) shoots the ball as Spain's Alejandro Zarzuela #09 (2nd R) looks on. AFP PHOTO

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