In an electrifying match, China secured a thrilling 101-92 win against Japan in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up series held in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The home crowd was treated to impressive performances by frontcourt stars Han Xu and Zhang Ziyu, who both notched double-doubles, while guard Yang Shuyu added 17 points to the tally. 🏀
After a nail-biting first quarter that saw China edge ahead 26-25, the team built strong momentum in the second period. Zhang Ziyu helped flip the lead to 49-44 at halftime, and a crucial 10-4 run in the third quarter extended their advantage. Although Japan fought back with some sharp three-pointers, trimming the gap to just 10 before the final period, a decisive 9-2 run in the fourth quarter sealed the victory.
Coach Gong Luming praised the team’s height and strength on offense, while noting that adjustments are needed to counter Japanese three-point shooters. This win is a significant turnaround after last year's back-to-back defeats, and it sets a high bar for the upcoming rematch on Friday in Hefei. Stay tuned for more thrilling basketball action! 🔥
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China defeat Japan in FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up series in Xi'an
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