Basketball Asia Cup report: South Korea 97-83 Qatar, free throws 24 out of 22, China will face Jordan

On August 8, Beijing time, the group stage of the Basketball Asia Cup continued, with a key showdown in the second round between the South Korean and Qatari teams. After four quarters of play, South Korea managed to fend off a late comeback from Qatar, winning decisively 97-83, achieving their first victory in the tournament and taking control of their qualification hopes. A particularly strong aspect of South Korea's performance was their stability at the free throw line, making 22 of 24 attempts, which was key to defeating Qatar!

South Korea faced Qatar. Both teams lost their opening matches, with South Korea suffering a heavy defeat against the championship favorites, Australia, while Qatar narrowly lost to Lebanon. Therefore, neither team could afford another loss, and both were eager for victory to keep their qualification hopes alive!

As the game began, both teams were evenly matched, exchanging leads with scores fluctuating back and forth, with South Korea gaining a slight three-point advantage. In the second quarter, South Korea launched a furious offensive, outscoring Qatar 28-16, ending the half with a 15-point lead. In the second half, the two teams engaged in a tug-of-war around that 15-point margin, with South Korea consistently keeping Qatar at bay. The score difference remained relatively unchanged at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, Goodwin led Qatar's comeback, significantly narrowing the gap to just 5 points, creating suspense. However, following a technical foul on Goodwin, Qatar gave away crucial free throws to South Korea. At a critical moment, Qatar missed several shots, including an open layup, allowing South Korea to score a 2+1 play. This sparked a resurgence for South Korea, quickly extending their lead back into double digits, and the game lost its suspense. Ultimately, South Korea triumphed over Qatar, securing their first win!

Tomorrow evening at 7 PM, the Chinese men’s basketball team will face their final opponent, Jordan. Our goal is to aim for a third consecutive victory. The opponent's strength is limited, and they are unlikely to hinder our path to victory. Moreover, we must win; only then can we advance to the knockout stage of the top eight, laying the groundwork for the semifinals. Let’s stay tuned!

Written by/Sports Novel

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