At the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Chengdu 2026 tournament in Chengdu, China, the Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy team achieved an unexpected victory over Miami with a narrow score of 21-20 in a tense group stage match. This game, which took place on Saturday, became the highlight of a day filled with exciting moments and dramatic twists, as reported by MiddleAsianNews.

In Group B, the match was a true test for both teams. Miami, trailing for most of the game, managed to equalize, but ultimately Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy snatched victory in the final seconds thanks to accurate shots from Nauris Miezis. Two consecutive two-pointers by Miezis proved decisive, completing the team's comeback.

Earlier, Miami confidently defeated the Shinagawa team from Japan with a score of 21-16, showing character and strength in the final moments of the match, thanks to Mitch Han's performance. However, Shinagawa, unwilling to give up, secured a victory over Ulaanbaatar with a score of 21-17, where Voni Scott stood out by scoring 14 points.

As a result, all three teams finished the group stage with an equal record of 1-1, but Miami and Ulaanbaatar advanced further due to their accumulated points, demonstrating a high level of play in one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.

Published Date:2026-05-04