China Faces Tough Loss Against New Zealand at FIBA U19 World Cup 🏀
Hey basketball fans! 🙋♂️ Did you hear about the exciting game between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup? Let’s dive into the action!
The Big Game: China played against New Zealand in the knockout round. It was a challenging match, and although China gave their best, they lost 99-86. But don’t worry, the tournament isn’t over yet!
How It Started: The game began with a bang! 💥 China took an early lead of 6-0 with some amazing defensive plays. But New Zealand turned up their defense and made it tough for China to score.
Tough Moments: During the first quarter, China struggled a bit. They only had two assists, and Zhang Luyuan made the team’s only two-pointer in that period. By the end of the first quarter, China was behind 24-13.
Never Giving Up: Even though New Zealand’s lead grew to as much as 20 points, China kept fighting! In the final quarter, they tried hard to catch up but just couldn’t close the gap enough.
What’s Next? Even though China didn’t make it to the top eight, they will continue to play in the 9th-to-16th-place games. So there’s still more basketball to enjoy! 🎉
Cheer Them On! Let’s support all the players as they keep showing their skills and teamwork on the court. Go team! 🏀💪
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China suffer 99-86 defeat against New Zealand at FIBA U19 World Cup
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