China's women's basketball team delivered a masterclass performance 🏆, crushing New Zealand 85-51 to secure their spot in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup semifinals! The reigning champs finished Group A with a flawless 3-0 record, proving they're still the team to beat.
A Dominant Start
The game exploded with a 7-0 Chinese run, while 18-year-old phenom Zhang Ziyu 🌟 made an instant impact off the bench, scoring within seconds of her debut. By halftime, China led by 22 points—game essentially over!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
All 12 Chinese players scored ⚡, with Zhang and Yang Shuyu leading the charge at 12 points each. Coach Gong Luming praised the squad's progress: "We're building chemistry and creativity—this is just the beginning."
Elsewhere on the Court
South Korea secured second in Group A after a 95-62 win against newcomers Indonesia. Guard Park Ji-hyun dropped 18 points 🎯, but Indonesia's Kim Pierre-Louis shone with 16 in their Division A debut.
China now awaits Japan or New Zealand in the semifinals. Can anyone stop this basketball juggernaut? 🚨 Stay tuned!
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China ease past New Zealand to reach FIBA Women's Asia Cup semifinals
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