At the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Chinese men's basketball team delivered a masterclass against India, cruising to a 100-69 victory and securing its second straight Group C win.
Sharpshooters Hu Mingxuan and Zhao Jiayi led the charge with 17 points each, while Cheng Shuaipeng and Wang Junjie added 13 apiece. Forwards Hu Jinqiu and Liao Sanning chipped in 11 points each, highlighting China’s deep scoring roster.
- 3PT barrage: 15-for-28 (53.6%) from deep
- Early dominance: 29-14 first-quarter lead
- Decisive run: 10-0 stretch bridging Q3 and Q4
A pair of threes from Hu Mingxuan, plus deep makes from Wang Junjie, Liao Sanning, and Gao Shiyan, fueled the onslaught. The team led 53-31 at halftime before pulling away with a late 10-0 burst that put the game out of reach.
Next up, China faces Jordan on Saturday, while India takes on host nation Saudi Arabia in a crucial Group C showdown.
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China defeat India 100-69 for second straight victory at FIBA Asia Cup
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