China's basketball team snapped a 16-year losing streak against Venezuela with a commanding 77-49 victory in Hangzhou! 🌟 The Thursday warm-up game ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup saw the home team dominate after a slow start, fueled by sharp shooting and teamwork.
🔥 Game Highlights: Cheng Shuaipeng's buzzer-beating three-pointer closed the first quarter with an 18-13 lead. Zhao Rui and Hu Jinqiu then ignited a 19-9 second-quarter run, combining for clutch threes and paint dominance. By halftime, China led 37-22.
💥 The third quarter was pure fire: a 14-0 scoring spree, led by Zhao Rui, Hu Mingxuan, and Cheng, sealed a 63-40 lead. Four players hit double-digit points early, showcasing China's depth. Bench players took over in the final minutes as fans cheered the long-awaited win.
🏀 What's Next? The teams face off again Friday, followed by China's warm-up games vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Nanjing. The FIBA Asia Cup kicks off August 5 in Saudi Arabia, where China battles Jordan, India, and the host nation in Group C.
