On August 8, Beijing time, the second round of the Men's Basketball Asia Cup group stage continues fiercely. Yesterday, the second round of matches in Groups C and D concluded, with the results of four games as follows: the Chinese men's basketball team dominated India with a score of 100-69, while Chinese Taipei overwhelmed Iraq with a score of 87-60. The Philippines lost to the strong Australian team New Zealand 86-94, and Saudi Arabia narrowly defeated Jordan 77-73. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated, with the Chinese men's basketball team and Chinese Taipei ranking first!
In Group C, two matches took place. The Chinese men's basketball team faced off against India in a battle of 3 billion people, resulting in a crushing victory for China. With an impressive three-point shooting performance, the team showcased their strength and ultimately won by a massive 31-point margin, celebrating their second consecutive win at the top of the standings. In another match of the same group, Saudi Arabia clashed with Jordan. Both teams had their moments, but Saudi Arabia quickly established a double-digit lead. Despite a fierce comeback from Jordan in the second half, they fell short, allowing Saudi Arabia to secure a narrow victory and keep their hopes alive for advancement!
In Group D, two matches took place. The Chinese Taipei men's basketball team faced the Iraq men's basketball team, resulting in a one-sided contest. Chinese Taipei held a significant advantage, and although Chen Yingjun was scoreless, Lin Tingqian stepped up with 22 points, leading Chinese Taipei to a decisive victory over Iraq and securing their second consecutive win at the top of the standings. In another match of the same group, New Zealand faced the Philippines. New Zealand dominated the game, showcasing their superiority on both ends of the floor, establishing a double-digit lead by halftime. In the second half, the Philippines' naturalized player Brownlee led a comeback, scoring 27 points in a single quarter and narrowing the gap to single digits by the end of the third quarter. However, New Zealand's superior skills prevented the Philippines from closing the gap further, and they ultimately triumphed over the Philippines, achieving their second consecutive win!
Today, the second round of matches will continue with four games scheduled, and the advancement situation will become clearer. Let's stay tuned and look forward to the exciting matchups. Go, go, go!
Written by/Sports Novel