In a dazzling display of skill and teamwork, the Chinese women's basketball team extended their winning streak to four with a commanding 93-61 victory over Japan in the final FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up on Friday. 🏀
China took an early 26-23 lead in the first quarter and surged in the second, posting a 51-31 advantage by halftime. In the second half, players Zhang Ru, Han Xu, and Yang Shuyu spearheaded a scoring spree that pushed the lead to 30 points, effectively shutting down Japan’s comeback attempt.
Guard Wang Siyu led the charge with a game-high 17 points, while center Zhang Ziyu added 16 points and 4 rebounds, and Zhai Ruoyun contributed 11 points. Head coach Gong Luming commented, "We want to take this chance to train the team and adapt to the fast transition pace, so that we can go all out for the Asia Cup," highlighting the blend of youth and experience as the team builds chemistry.
Next up, the team will face Australia in Haikou, Hainan Province on July 6, followed by an exciting rematch in Changsha on July 8 as they gear up for the Asia Cup. Exciting times ahead for basketball fans! 🔥
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China dominate Japan 93-61 in final FIBA Women's Asia Cup warm-up
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