The latest standings of the 2025 Men's Basketball Asian Cup: China's team is second, Taipei causes an upset, and four teams start strong.

On August 6, Beijing time, the group stage of the Men's Basketball Asian Cup concluded with fierce competition in two groups. The results of the four matches are as follows: four teams celebrated their opening victories, with New Zealand defeating Iraq 100-78, Jordan narrowly overcoming India 91-84 in overtime, China edging past the host team Saudi Arabia 93-88, and Chinese Taipei surprising the Philippines with a 95-87 win. As a result, the latest standings have been updated, with New Zealand and Jordan at the top, and China and Chinese Taipei in second place!

In Group C, both matches were closely contested and thrilling. Jordan faced a significantly lower-ranked India, engaging in a fierce battle that was evenly matched, with each team winning a quarter. India made a strong push in the fourth quarter to force overtime, but Jordan played more aggressively in the extra period, scoring more points and defeating India by a 7-point margin, avoiding an upset. In the same group, China's team faced the host Saudi Arabia in a similarly intense match. China initially fell behind but made a comeback in the first quarter, showcasing superior skills in the second and third quarters to extend their lead. However, in the final quarter, China's offense stalled, allowing Saudi Arabia to launch a strong counterattack and close the gap. Fortunately, at a critical moment, Zhao Rui stepped up to help China secure the win against Saudi Arabia, avoiding an upset; this match saw a total of five Chinese players score in double digits!

In Group D, two matches took place, featuring the powerful New Zealand team. They struggled in the first half, with many coordination errors and offensive disruptions, trailing Iraq by 1 point at halftime. The situation remained unchanged in the third quarter, but in the final quarter, New Zealand unleashed a storming offense, outscoring Iraq 37-17 in that period and decisively winning the match. In another game of the same group, Chinese Taipei faced the Philippines, the champions of the Hangzhou Asian Games, pulling off an unexpected upset. With a significant lead established in the first quarter and a standout performance from Chen Yingjun, they narrowly defeated the Philippines, achieving a surprising victory!

Today, the first round of group matches will continue, with four matches scheduled according to the timetable. We look forward to the exciting confrontations ahead; let's stay tuned!

Written by: Sports Novel

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