89 to 90 Chinese men s basketball team won second place in the Asian Cup, which makes people see the light of rejuvenation

There are not all main players, and 9 players play in the Asian Cup for the first time. Such a Chinese men's basketball team has made it to the second-place runner-up in the Asian Cup with an outstanding record of five wins and one loss. Early this morning, facing the Australian team, which had never lost in the Asian Cup, the Chinese team was entangled with their opponents until the last moment and lost 89 to 90. After ten years, the Chinese men's basketball team has spent a long night and seen the dawn.

After ten years of dormant return to the finals, the Chinese men's basketball team finally came back in the Asian Cup final. The last time the Chinese men's basketball team advanced to the finals of the Asian Cup (formerly known as the "Asian Championship") can be traced back to Changsha in 2015. At that time, Gong Luming led the team to defeat Iran in the semi-finals, advanced to the finals with his head held high and finally won the championship.

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Since then, the Chinese men's basketball team has fallen into a trough. In the 2017 and 2022 Asian Cups, both the Chinese men's basketball team failed to enter the semi-finals. This time, the outside world was not optimistic about its prospects at first. However, the young men used tough battles to fight their way out, demonstrating the value of this journey.

The biggest change in Asian basketball since 2015 is the joining of Australia and New Zealand. The former has not lost in the Asian Cup so far, while the latter has also shown a strong upward momentum. In the semi-finals, the Chinese men's basketball team suppressed their opponents most of the time. The whole team united and gave full play to the strength of the team to defeat the opponent. In the finals, the Australian team was confronted. Compared with New Zealand, Australia's overall strength is stronger. The stronger the opponent, the more it can inspire the fighting spirit of this Chinese men's basketball team.

The fierce battle led strongly in the first half, and the Chinese team sent out the same starting lineup as the semi-finals, with five people including Hu Jinqiu, Wang Junjie, Zhu Junlong, Zhao Rui and Cheng Shuipeng taking the lead. After the opening, the two veterans joined forces to complete the first attack. Zhao Ruimiao passed the basket and Hu Jinqiu scored a layup. After both sides played one round of offense and defense, the referee pointed out that Zhao Rui's inner lined T-shirt under the jersey did not meet the requirements, and he left the court to deal with it. The Chinese team bit the score tightly, and Hu Jinqiu's performance at the basket was indelible, and he scored 8 points in half a quarter. After changing into the second lineup, the Chinese team still performed well. Hu Mingxuan scored 7 points in a row. The Chinese team's defense gave the opponent a lot of pressure, effectively hindering their scoring many times. In the last attack in the first quarter, Hu Mingxuan successfully made a foul and added 2 points through the free throw, and his personal shooting percentage reached 100%. The Chinese team ended the first quarter with a 25-17 lead, with all 12 players playing, and in addition to three-pointers, they were ahead of their opponents in many data.

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Through two fast breaks, the Chinese team expanded their advantage to double digits at the start of the second quarter, forcing the opponent to call a timeout. While the opponent is increasing its strength, Wang Junjie continues his excellent performance and scores 7 points in a row. The Australian team took advantage of the misalignment of McVeigh and Cooks to score a 12-0 wave, catching the gap to 1 point. Hu Mingxuan's two three-pointers stabilized his morale. At the end of the half, the Chinese team led 46-42. Both teams were the leading side in the first five games of this game. In this final, the Chinese team continued this record, while leaving Australia behind for the first time. In this game, Australia ranked first in rebounding, and the Chinese team grabbed 4 more than their opponents in the first half. The teammates with the most scores in the two teams were Hu Mingxuan and Cooks, both of whom scored 15 points.

lost only one point and only one goal shortly after switching sides, Zhao Rui fell to the ground after defending and was replaced for protection. After playing for 3 minutes in the second half, Australia overtook the score, the Chinese team called a timeout, and Zhao Rui also appeared again. Zhao Rui made three free throws, Cheng Shuipeng and Raymond scored long-range shots, helping the Chinese team lead again. The two teams are back and forth, and the pace of the game is very fast. In the tug-of-war, the Chinese team withstood the pressure and no longer allowed their opponents to lead. After three quarters, the Chinese team continued to lead 71-68.

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Hu Mingxuan and Cooks continued to serve as the main offensive points of their respective teams, and the two teams returned to the equal division. Zhu Junlong left the field with 5 fouls, and the Chinese team made a substitution adjustment. The game was very fierce, and the two teams fought on cricket. The two teams led alternately, the Australian team found a three-pointer feel, and the Chinese team Hu Jinqiu's efficiency remained unabated. In the last 3 minutes, the two teams still tied. After Australia scored 2 points, Hu Mingxuan responded with a three-pointer. The Australian team led the lead again through a second offense, while the Chinese team failed in two attacks. The Australian team scored another point through the free throw, with 24.6 seconds left in the game, and the Chinese team fell behind by 2 points. The Chinese team called for a timeout to arrange tactics, Raymond's three-pointer was destroyed by the opponent, and the Chinese team adopted a foul tactic. In the competition, Cooks made a hit to Zhao Rui. Watching the video back, the referee gave Cooks a foul. Cooks first executed the free throw and made 1 of 2 free throws. Subsequently, Zhao Rui executed a free throw for a body violation foul and made two free throws steadily. With 3.9 seconds left, the Chinese team had the ball rights, Hu Mingxuan made a three-pointer and the ball bounced out of the basket. After losing 1 point, only one goal was missing. The Chinese team didn't need to regret it. Guo Shiqiang slapped his teammates with a smile. Hu Jinqiu and Wang Junjie were selected for the best team of this event.

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The Chinese men's basketball team has experienced a darkest moment for ten years. Not only did they miss the semi-finals in the Asian Cup for two consecutive times, but they also missed the Olympics twice in a row. This time, Guo Shiqiang led the new Chinese men's basketball team to start again and played a long-lost bloody nature. Three months later, the 2027 Men's Basketball World Cup qualifiers are about to begin, and the Chinese men's basketball team will officially embark on the journey to compete for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Asian Cup journey has undoubtedly added more confidence and confidence to the whole team. With the return of players such as Yang Hansen, Zhou Qi, Zeng Fanbo, and Cui Yongxi, the Chinese men's basketball team that has been further strengthened is worth looking forward to.