China’s basketball squad delivered a jaw-dropping performance against Japan on Thursday, securing their spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup with a 100-58 victory in Shenzhen! The explosive win comes after Japan narrowly edged China in their 2024 matchup, making this redemption game a must-watch thriller.
From the first whistle, China dominated the court. Zhu Junlong’s opening layup set the tone, followed by Zhao Rui and Xu Jie combining for an 8-0 lead. By halftime, Zeng Fanbo’s clutch three-pointer stretched China’s advantage to double digits. Japan’s offense faltered against China’s ironclad defense, only ending a painful scoring drought in the third quarter.
Star performances: Hu Jinqiu and Japan’s Ryusei Sasaki tied with 17 points each, while Zhao Rui added 16 for the hosts. Coach Guo Shiqiang praised his team’s focus: “Our defense and fastbreaks won the day.”
In other Group C action, Mongolia grabbed its first qualifying win against Guam (74-63). Up next: China faces Guam on Sunday, while Japan takes on Mongolia. The main FIBA Asia Cup kicks off Aug. 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – mark your calendars!
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The explosive win comes after Japan narrowly edged China in their 2024 matchup, making this redemption game a must-watch thriller.
Star performances: Hu Jinqiu and Japan’s Ryusei Sasaki tied with 17 points each, while Zhao Rui added 16 for the hosts. Coach Guo Shiqiang praised his team’s focus: “Our defense and fastbreaks won the day.”
