FIBA Asia Cup

Shuaipeng Cheng of China spots up for a shot. Photo: FIBA

Mingxuan Hu and Jiayi Zhao scored 17 points each to lead 4 other Chinese in double figures as China recorded their 2nd straight win, blasting India 100-69.

India, which lost its second dtraight game, was led by Arvind Muthu Krishnan's 16 points.

Qatar's Brandon Datrelle Goodwin effort wasn't enough to beat Lebanon. Photo: FIBA

Lebanon's defense held Qatar just enough to score a close 84-80 win in a game that was close throughout.

5 players scored in diouble figures for Lebanon in a balanced attack to offset the explosive performance of Qatar's Brandon Datrelle Goodwin, who finished with 33 points (10-of-17 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three; and 9-of-11 from the freethrow line), 5 rebounds and 6assists.

Arsalan Kazemi of Iran with a breakaway dunk.Photo: FIBA

Matin Aghajanpour scored all but one of his 19 points from beyond the three-point arc, leading Iran to a 77-52 blowout of Guam.

Mohammad Sina Vahedi added 15 points, Mohammadmani Amini 10 and Arsalan Kazemi 10 with a game-high 12 rebounds for Iran.

Tai Wesley scored 18 points and grabbed 9 boards for Guam. Jericho Cruz added 11.

Josh Hawkinson of JapanPhoto: FIBA

Japan woke up from a first half slumber, outscoring Syria by 40, 67-27 in the 2nd half. Japan trailed 32-41 at the half but went on to win, 99-68.

Josh Hawkinson led the way for the japanese with a 26-point 13-rebound double-double.

Keron DeShields led Syria with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.

Jack McVeigh of AustraliaPhoto: FIBA

Jack McVeigh of Australia scored 20 points as Australia cruised past South Korea 97-61.

Australia led from start to finish as South Korea couldn't keep up with the hot shooting Aussies, who finished with 15 made three-pointers on 26 attempts.

Junghyun Lee had 20 points for South Korea.

Chinese Taipei's Chen Ying-chun was unstoppable against the Philippines.Photo: FIBA

Chinese Taipei outscored the Philippines 27-16 in the first quarter and them off the rest of way to score a big 95-87 win.

Chen Ying-chun was hot all game, finishing with 34 oints and 10-of-17 shooting from the field, including 6-of-8 from three. Brandon Gilbeck added 16 points and Lin Ting-chien and Robert Tsang Hinton 14 apiece for Chinese Taipei.

Justin Brownlee, who fouled out in the middle of the 4th quarter, led the Philippines with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Kevin Quiambao added 17, and Dwight Ramos and Scottie Thompson 16 each in the losing cause.

Shuaipeng Cheng of China looks to drive past the Saudi Arabian defense Photo: FIBA

China overcame a late rally and the 32 points scattered by Saudi Arabia's Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman to score a 93-88 win in their opening game of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

Jinqiu Hu scored 20 points on 9-0f-10 field goal shooting to lead 4 other Chinese players in double figures in a balance attack.

Jordan's Dar Tucker (in white) guarding India's Pratyanshu TomarPhoto: FIBA

Dar Tucker scored 30 points and Hashem Abbas 24 leading Jordan to a tough 91-84 overtime win over India.

Freddy Ibrahim added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists as Jordan avoided the upset.

Harsh Dagar, Arvind Muthu Krishnan and Pranav Prince all scored 12 points to lead India.

Carlin Davison of New Zeland with a two-handed slam.Photo: FIBA

New Zealand outscored Iraq 37-17 in the 4th quarter to pull away from a close game as New Zealand opened their FIBA Asia Cup campaign with a 100-78 win over Iraq.

Taylor Britt had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead New Zealand. Mojave Jackson King (18 points), Tohi Smith-Milner (13) and Carlin Davison (12) all scored in double figures for the Tall Blacks.

Diar Ahmed Abdul Allah Abdul Allah led Iraq with 19 points.