The opponent for the Chinese men's basketball team in the Asian Cup final has arrived! Australia triumphed over Iran by 44 points to advance.

In the early hours of August 17, Beijing time, another semifinal of the men's basketball Asian Cup took place between Australia and Iran. Ultimately, Australia showcased their overwhelming strength, defeating Iran 92-48 to reach the final. Their opponent in the final will be the Chinese men's basketball team. The president of the Chinese Basketball Association and the head coach were both present at the game. For Australia, five players scored in double digits, with McVeigh leading with 17 points, Vasilievs contributing 16 points, and Hiki adding 14 points.

At the start of the game, Iran and Australia were closely matched, trading points back and forth, with Australia leading Iran 27-20 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw a one-sided affair, with Iran managing only 9 points. In the third quarter, Australia continued to press their advantage, leading by over 20 points in a single quarter and extending their lead to over 40 points, securing a win without any doubt. By the end of the third quarter, four Australian players had scored in double digits, and all 12 players contributed to the scoring. In contrast, only Vahidi from Iran managed to score in double digits. After three quarters, Australia led Iran 79-37.

In the final quarter, Australia relaxed a bit, but it didn't affect the overall outcome. With the victory already secured, both teams played quite casually. After half the quarter, Iran surprisingly took the lead over Australia. In the latter half of the quarter, the Australian men's basketball team regained their focus, extending their lead back to over 40 points. Although it was just a formality, the Australian bench players still demonstrated impressive skills. With just over three minutes left, Australia called a timeout. The teams ended the quarter with a score of 7-6, making the game feel inconsequential. In the end, Australia won decisively, defeating Iran 92-48 to advance to the Asian Cup final.