In an electrifying warm-up match in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, China showcased its basketball prowess by crushing Venezuela 77-49 ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup. This win snapped a five-game losing streak against the South American opponents and fired up the fans for what’s next. 🏀
The game kicked off with both sides struggling in the first quarter until Cheng Shuaipeng’s clutch three-pointer helped China close the period at 18-13. In the second quarter, young stars like Zhao Rui, Hu Jinqiu, and Yu Jiahao stepped up their game, combining sharp shooting and inside play to outscore Venezuela 19-9, pushing the halftime score to 37-22.
The third quarter belonged to China’s sharpshooters. Zhao Rui, Zhao Jiayi, Hu Mingxuan, and Cheng lit up the court from downtown, igniting an impressive 14-0 run followed by an 8-0 spree that extended the lead to 63-40. With four players reaching double digits in points, the outcome was sealed well before the final quarter.
Both teams wrapped up their benches early in the fourth period as the result became clear. They are set to meet again on Friday night, while China continues their warm-up schedule with games against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, before the Asia Cup kicks off on August 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In Group C, China will also face off against Jordan, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Get ready for more high-energy hoops action as China gears up to light up the court on the global stage. Let the games begin! 🔥
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China crush Venezuela 77-49 in Hangzhou warm-up ahead of FIBA Asia Cup
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