China's men's basketball team delivered a commanding 100-69 victory over India at the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah on Thursday, solidifying their momentum in Group C. The win follows a hard-fought 93-88 triumph against host nation Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
Hu Mingxuan and Zhao Jiayi led the charge with 17 points each, while Cheng Shuaipeng and Wang Junjie added 13 apiece. China's precision from the three-point line proved decisive, with the team sinking 15 of 28 attempts. Hu Jinqiu and Liao Sanning also contributed double-digit scores, showcasing the squad's depth.
A blistering first quarter saw China establish a 29-14 lead, extending it to 53-31 by halftime. Despite India's persistent efforts after the break, a 10-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters sealed China's dominance, leaving India trailing by 30 points with under nine minutes remaining.
China will face Jordan in their final group-stage match on Saturday, while India prepares to challenge Saudi Arabia. The tournament continues to highlight Asia's growing prominence in global basketball.
