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China Dominates FIBA Asia Cup Opener with Rising Star Zhang Ziyu 🌟🏀

China Dominates FIBA Asia Cup Opener with Rising Star Zhang Ziyu 🌟🏀

🏀 China’s Hoops Squad Crushes Indonesia in Tournament Debut

China’s women’s basketball team kicked off their 2025 FIBA Asia Cup campaign with a 110-59 blowout against Indonesia on Sunday, showcasing depth as all 12 players scored. The defending champs shook off early jitters to dominate with slick ball movement and a breakout performance from rookie phenom Zhang Ziyu.

🌟 Teen Tower Takes Center Stage

All eyes were on 18-year-old Zhang Ziyu, the 226cm center making her senior team debut. Entering the game midway through the first quarter, she racked up 13 points and 4 rebounds in just 11 minutes. 'She’s got unique talent but needs more FIBA experience,' said coach Gong Luming, who tested new lineups during the game.

🔥 Balanced Attack Shines

Seven Chinese players scored double digits, including guard Yang Shuyu’s energetic drives and veteran Han Xu’s 12-point cameo. Indonesia’s Kim Pierre-Louis (16 points) fought hard but couldn’t counter China’s relentless pace. The squad now looks ahead after a strong 5-1 pre-tournament run against rivals like Australia and Japan.

With WNBA star Li Yueru absent and Li Meng injured, Zhang’s emergence offers fresh hope for China’s title defense. As Coach Gong put it: 'We’re focusing on ourselves first.' 🏆

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