FIBA Asia Cup

Australia's Xavier Cooks scores over two defenders. Photo: FIBA

Xavier Cooks scored 30 points on 13-of-17 shooting from the field and added 9 rebounds, leading Australia to a come from behind 90-89 win over China to win their third straight FIBA Asia Cup Gold.

Jaylin Galloway added 23 points, making 6 of his 10 three-point attempts, and 5 boards.

It was a tough loss for China, who led by as much as 15 points in the second quarter and led for much of the game.

Mingxuan Hu paced the Chinese with 26 points and Jinqiu Hu contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Australia's Jack White hangs on to the rim. Photo: FIBA

Australia's Jack McVeigh scored 17 points, Harry Wessels added 16 and William Hickey 14 as Australia cruised past Iran 92-48 to advance to their third straight FIBA Asia Cup Final.

After a close first quarter, where the Aussies only led by 7, Australia outscored the Iranians 53-17 in the middle quarters to put the game out of reach.

Mohammad Sina Vahedi scored 11 points to lead Iran.

Justin Brownlee after sinking a three-pointerPhoto: FIBA

Justin Brownlee scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left in regulation that forced overtime, and added 4 rebounds and 5 assists as Philippines eliminated host Saudi Arabia, 95-88.

Ariel John Edu, who also had 12 rebounds, and Kevin Quiambao, who had 3 assists and 3 steals, both contributed 17 points for the Philippines, who will now face Asutralia in the Quarterfinals.

Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman had 33 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Mohammed Alsuwailem added 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead Saudi Arabia.

Australia celebrates after beating Qatar. Photo: FIBA

Australia outscored Qatar 31-20 and 33-19 in the 3rd and 4th quarters respectively to win pulling away, 110-82.

Jaylin Galloway topscored for the Aussies with 24 pts. William Hickey added 15 with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Reyne Smith also scored 15.

Brandon Datrelle Goodwin paced Qatar with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

The win sealed Australia a Quarterfinals spot.

Dwight Ramos of Philippines. Photo: FIBA

Dwight Ramos erupted for 10 of his 21 points in the 3rd quarter as the Philippines broke away from a close game and kept Iraq at bay the rest of the way to win 66-57.

It was the first win for the Philippines to advance to the next round, where they will face either Jordan or Saudi Arabia.

Iraq, who is now eliminated, was led by Ali Ismael with 13 points.

Australia's Xavier Cooks about to stuff the ball into the basket. Photo: FIBA

Jaylin Galloway and Reyne Smith scored 18 points apiece as Australia never trailed in a 93-80 win over Lebanon.

Both also had 5 rebounds and 3assists in leading the Australians to their second straight win.

Youssef Khayat led Lebanon with 22 points and 6 boards.

Flynn Cameron of New Zealand scores two of his 12 points with this layup. Photo: FIBA

Jordan Ngatai scored 22 points and Taylor Britt added 19 with 8 assists as New Zealand helds off a gritty fight back from the Philippines to score a 94-86 win.

It was the 2nd straight win for New Zealand, tying Chinese Taipei on top of Group D. The Philippines meanwhile, dropped to 0-2 and will need to beat Iraq in their final Preliminary Round game to avoid elimination.

Justin Brownlee led the Philippines with 37 points, hitting 7 three-pointers. Dwight Ramos added 19.

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.