Game on: China’s men’s basketball squad just pulled off a thriller in Jeddah, topping South Korea 79-71 in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals. This win snaps a 10-year semis drought 🥳
Score Highlights:
- China 79, South Korea 71
- Hu Jinqiu: 23 points, 11 rebounds 💪
- Wang Junjie (20): 21 points (15 in 1H) 🔥
From the jump, China showed killer instincts. Wang lit up the court early, raining buckets like it’s monsoon season in South Asia ☔🏀. Despite a late push from South Korea, China held on with lockdown defense and clutch free throws.
“Leg cramp in Q4 was rough, but the team vibe kept me going,” said Wang. “We boxed out their star and now we’re eyeing the title!”
Veteran center Hu added, “Facing the ROK is always tough, but our squad stayed united for all 40 minutes. Everyone—on bench or court—fueled that team spirit.”
Up next: New Zealand awaits in Saturday’s semis 🌐. The Kiwis edged Lebanon 90-86, while Australia battles Iran for the other final spot. Stay tuned! 🎉
Hoops fever is real across Asia—will China make history? Let the countdown begin! ⏳🏀
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China defeat South Korea 79-71 to advance to FIBA Asia Cup semifinals
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