In a heart-stopping finale that had fans glued to their screens, Australia edged China 90-89 to claim its third consecutive FIBA Asia Cup title 🏆. The showdown in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, came down to the final seconds, with China’s Hu Mingxuan missing a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Talk about edge-of-your-seat drama! 😱
A Battle of Titans
China started strong, leading by 15 points in the second quarter, but the Aussies clawed back with Xavier Cooks dropping a game-high 30 points. The fourth quarter saw multiple lead changes, culminating in Cooks’ clutch free throws to seal the deal. Captain Zhao Rui’s late free throws brought China within one, but it wasn’t enough. 💔
Unbeaten Streak Continues
Australia’s dominance in the tournament remains unshaken—18 straight wins since their 2017 debut! This rematch of their 2017 quarterfinal clash (where Australia won by 26) was a far cry from that blowout, proving China’s growth on the global stage. 🌟
Young hoops fans worldwide are already calling this game an instant classic. Will anyone dethrone the Boomers next year? 👀
