🏀 The Chinese mainland men's basketball team kicked off their 2025 FIBA Asia Cup journey with a 93-88 win over hosts Saudi Arabia in Jeddah. It was an instant adrenaline rush! 🎉
They led by up to 15 points early on, but Saudi Arabia battled back, closing the gap to just five in a wild second half. Hu Jinqiu was 🔥 with a team-high 20 points, and Zhao Rui added 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists—talk about an all-around performance! 💪
Coach Guo Shiqiang was all smiles: "Opening games are tricky, especially against the hosts. Our guys stayed locked in, followed the game plan for the full 40 minutes, and got the W." 🙌
Next up, they’ll face India on Thursday. If this opener is any hint, we’re in for more high-voltage action. Stay tuned and keep the support coming! 🌟
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China beat tournament hosts Saudi Arabia 93-88 in FIBA Asia Cup opener
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