GLASGOW, Scotland \u2013 July 24, 2026 \u2013 Guyana’s men’s 3×3 basketball team endured a difficult afternoon at SEC Hall 4, falling to a dominant New Zealand side 21-3 in their second Pool A match of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n
The result marks a challenging day for the Guyanese squad, who opened their campaign with a competitive 21-14 loss to hosts Scotland earlier in the day. The New Zealanders, clinical from all areas of the court, proved too strong across the board.<\/p>\n
Aidan Tonge was the bright spot for Guyana, contributing a team-high 3 points on 2\/2 shooting from inside the arc. However, the Guyanese offense struggled to find rhythm against a relentless New Zealand defense that limited Guyana to just 3 points on the afternoon.<\/p>\n
The stats tell the story of the match. Guyana converted just 3 of their 5 attempts from 1-point range (60%) and failed to connect on any of their 3 attempts from beyond the arc. The team also struggled from the free-throw line, going 0\/1.<\/p>\n
New Zealand, meanwhile, were firing on all cylinders. Joshua Book led all scorers with 10 points, shooting a perfect 4\/4 from inside the arc and 2\/2 from distance. Christian Martin added 6 points off the bench, while e Tuhi Lewis contributed 3 points and Aidan Tonge rounded out the scoring with 2 points for the Kiwis.<\/p>\n
The New Zealanders shot an impressive 71% (5\/7) from 1-point range and 75% (6\/8) from 2-point territory, while converting all four of their free-throw attempts. They dominated the glass with 9 rebounds and dished out 3 key assists, showcasing their all-round offensive efficiency.<\/p>\n
For Guyana, the defensive effort forced zero turnovers from New Zealand, while the Guyanese side committed 6 turnovers themselves. The team managed just one defensive rebound and zero offensive rebounds in the contest.<\/p>\n
With two losses from two matches, the Guyanese squad faces an uphill battle in Pool A. The team will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next challenge in the group stage. The top teams from each pool will advance to the knockout rounds, and every remaining match carries significant weight.<\/p>\n
The technical staff will no doubt address the offensive struggles and defensive adjustments ahead of Guyana’s upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n
The 3×3 basketball tournaments continue with Cayman Islands next, with Guyana determined to bounce back and make their mark.<\/p>\n
MATCH SUMMARY:
\nNew Zealand 21 (Book 10, Martin 6, Lewis 3, Tonge 2)
\nGuyana 3 (Hinckson 2, Ramlall 1)<\/p>\n
POOL A STANDINGS (After Two Matches):
\nGuyana \u2013 0-2<\/p>\n
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