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The 2024 Paralympics in Paris officially began with the opening ceremony on Wednesday, August 28, featuring 22 sports across 23 disciplines, with a total of 549 events over 11 days.<\/p>\n

One of the sports, wheelchair basketball, has already captivated fans, particularly Americans, as Team USA\u2019s men edged out Spain, 66-56, in a closely contested Paralympic opener at Bercy Arena on Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The game was a rematch of their two previous encounters this summer, where the United States emerged victorious by scores of 61-57 and 70-65.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re talking about the best of the best right now,\u201d said Team USA\u2019s Trevon Jenifer<\/strong>. \u201cThis is the biggest tournament we have, so we know we\u2019re going to get a team\u2019s best shot out here. We had to come out and take care of business, and Spain gave us some really good play for our first game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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“He can score anywhere, anyhow.” \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n

Jake Williams coming in clutch for the United States.<\/p>\n

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The game remained tight early on as both teams traded baskets, with Spain grabbing its first lead with 5:25 left in the first half, fighting their way to a 32-29 advantage going into the break.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpain is an all-world team,\u201d said five-time Paralympian and team captain Steve Serio<\/strong>. \u201cWe knew that Spain always brings it. They are not an opponent you can overlook. We definitely have a lot of room to grow, but we\u2019ll go back, look at the game tape, and get better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Team USA is first on the board in their first women’s wheelchair basketball game in Paris! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n

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Team USA held a 46-40 lead heading into the fourth quarter before Spain made a late push, cutting the lead to just one possession with just over six minutes remaining. However, the Americans held on, securing the victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone\u2019s excited to get the first game going,\u201d said Jake Williams<\/strong>, who led the way with 22 points and seven assists. \u201cWe play Spain a lot at these tournaments, so we know what to expect.\u201d<\/p>\n

The victory sets Team USA up well for the remainder of the group stage, as they will face the Netherlands on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the women\u2019s Team USA has also proven to be a force to be reckoned with, securing a commanding win against Germany, 73-44.<\/p>\n

The women\u2019s team will also compete against the Netherlands on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n