In a nail-biter that had fans glued to their screens, China’s basketball team rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat Chinese Taipei 100-93 in Manila on Sunday, securing their second straight win in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Group B qualifiers. 🎉
Fresh off a gritty 87-80 victory over Japan last Thursday, China’s squad kept the momentum alive with guard Zhao Jiwei draining a clutch three-pointer early. But Chinese Taipei fought back hard in the second quarter, with Beijing Ducks’ Chen Ying-chun and Shanghai Sharks’ Liu Cheng lighting up the scoreboard to snatch a 51-50 halftime lead. 😤
The third quarter turned into a highlight reel: Chen Ying-chun dropped a game-high 26 points, including a jaw-dropping fast-break layup through contact. Despite Liao Sanning’s buzzer-beating layup, China trailed 77-71 heading into the final stretch—only to unleash a furious fourth-quarter comeback. 🚀
This cross-strait showdown not only electrified Manila’s arena but also spotlighted rising stars like Zhao and Chen, proving Asia’s basketball scene is fiercer than ever. 🌏🏆
