China's basketball team just slammed their way back into the FIBA Asia Cup final for the first time in 10 years with a thrilling 98-84 victory over New Zealand! 🌟 The semifinal showdown in Jeddah had fans on the edge of their seats as Team China reignited its legacy as 16-time champions of the tournament.
After crashing out early in 2017 and 2022, the squad flipped the script this year by first dethroning South Korea 79-71 in a nail-biting quarterfinal. But Saturday’s clash was pure 🔥: Captain Zhao Rui exploded with 8 quick points early, while Gao Shiyan and Liao Sanning fueled a 13-0 run to close the first quarter. New Zealand fought back hard, trimming China’s lead to 42-40 by halftime, but the momentum stayed red and gold.
🏆 Now, all eyes are on the final as China aims to reclaim its throne. Will this be the year they add a 17th star to their jersey? Stay tuned!
