A 77-73 victory has thrown Group C into chaos, with the Chinese men's basketball team securing a significant advantage and possibly advancing directly to the quarter-finals.

On August 8, Beijing time, the men's basketball Asian Cup group stage continues, concluding a key matchup in the second round where Saudi Arabia defeated Jordan 77-73, marking their first win. This result has thrown Group C into disarray, but it is very beneficial for the Chinese men's basketball team, as even a narrow loss in the final round can still lead to qualification for the quarter-finals, significantly easing their pressure!

Jordan faced Saudi Arabia. In the first round, Jordan narrowly defeated India in overtime to avoid an upset, while Saudi Arabia fought hard but ultimately fell short against the Chinese men's basketball team. In this round, the two teams clashed directly, making it crucial to see who could secure the victory for qualification. After the game started, Saudi Arabia's offense was very aggressive in the first half, overwhelming Jordan and establishing a significant lead. In the second half, Jordan mounted a comeback, steadily chipping away at the deficit, bringing suspense to the end. Unfortunately, they fell short, as Saudi Arabia triumphed by 4 points, achieving a hard-fought victory and ending a 12-year wait for a win in the Asian Cup. The key to Saudi Arabia's success was the naturalized star Rahman, who scored 25 points, energizing the entire team!

Saudi Arabia's victory in this match demonstrates that they are indeed strong, and this win has thrown the group’s qualification scenario into turmoil. For the Chinese men's basketball team, this is absolutely a major benefit, as they have already secured two consecutive wins by defeating India decisively. They temporarily sit at the top of the group, alleviating the pressure to reach the quarter-finals. Winning against Jordan in the final round guarantees their advancement, and even a narrow loss could still see them qualify. Therefore, in the last round, we can choose to adjust personnel and tactics in preparation for the upcoming knockout stage!

In the final round, the Chinese men's basketball team will face Jordan, while Saudi Arabia takes on India. The most likely scenario is that the Chinese team secures a third consecutive win to take the top spot, with Saudi Arabia finishing second at 2 wins and 1 loss, Jordan in third with 1 win and 2 losses, and India at the bottom with 3 losses, eliminated from the tournament. We look forward to an exciting showdown ahead; let’s wait and see!

By/Titian Novel

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