He's on the board~
Yang Hansen scored his first points for the national team after a year-long absence, catching a pass from Liao Sanning for an alley-oop two-handed dunk.

Perhaps due to a long time away from international play and a lack of chemistry with teammates, Yang faced heavy defensive attention in the first half and struggled offensively, shooting 1-for-4 for 2 points and 3 rebounds, with a plus-minus of +4, helping China take a 38-34 lead over the Netherlands.

Throughout the first half, the best performer for China was Zhu Junlong, who went 3-for-3 from three-point range without a miss. As Coach Guo Shiqiang's most trusted small forward, he always delivers surprises, though his club shooting is less accurate—averaging 0.9 three-pointers per game at a 32.4% clip during this year's playoffs with the Guangsha Lions.

It's worth noting that during the second window of the previous World Cup qualifiers, when China beat Chinese Taipei 100-93, Zhu Junlong hit 5-of-6 three-pointers for 19 points, becoming the key contributor to that victory.

If Wang Junjie is China's top forward, then Zhu Junlong is without a doubt the premier 3-and-D wing.

In the third quarter, the Netherlands upgraded their physicality, forcing China's offense to stall and commit frequent turnovers. They played a 12-9 quarter, leaving China trailing by one point heading into the final period.

The fourth quarter remained a tight battle, with the score staying within a few points. Liao Sanning was the one most willing to take responsibility, acting like a sharp knife constantly piercing the opponent's defense and carrying the game.

Eventually, China held their nerve, defeating the visiting Netherlands 65-60 at home, officially concluding all warm-up matches. They will now embark on the third window of the World Cup qualifiers, facing Japan on July 3 and Chinese Taipei on July 6 this summer.

China's statistics are as follows:
The team recorded only 10 assists but committed 17 turnovers.
The much-anticipated Yang Hansen had an average performance, shooting 3-of-6 for 7 points and 8 rebounds (near double-double) at 50% accuracy. Liao Sanning transformed into a superstar, shooting 7-of-11 efficiently for 21 points, along with 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block, tying for the highest plus-minus of +9.

The Netherlands' statistics are as follows:
