A surprising upset with a score of 82-73! The second round of the Men's Basketball Asian Cup has concluded, and the standings show: China in first place, Japan in second.

On August 9th, Beijing time, all matches of the second round of the Men's Basketball Asian Cup have concluded. In the last match, the Guam national team surprisingly defeated the Syrian team with a score of 82-73. Consequently, the second round is over, and the latest standings have been updated: China, Australia, and Iran in first place, Taiwan in first, followed by Japan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon in second!

Guam played against Syria. Both teams lost in the first round, with Guam suffering a heavy defeat to Iran and Syria falling to Japan. This match was crucial for both sides, as Iran and Japan were likely to secure the top two spots, leaving both teams fighting for third place!

Once the game started, the Guam national team displayed a strong offensive strategy, suppressing Syria and maintaining control, winning the first quarter by 6 points. In the second quarter, both teams' offensive efficiency dropped, leading to a tug-of-war, with the score fluctuating. Syria took the opportunity to narrow the gap, finishing the first half trailing by three points. In the second half, Guam stabilized their output, with their starting five performing consistently, continually scoring and increasing their lead. Ultimately, the game ended with Guam achieving an unexpected victory!

In other matchups, the South Korean team faced Qatar, opening fire in the second quarter to significantly widen the score gap. In the final quarter, Qatar made a strong push and narrowed the gap to 5 points. However, at a critical moment, Qatar struggled with missed shots, while the South Korean team relied on stable free throws to increase their score, ultimately securing a convincing victory. In a strong matchup between Japan and Iran, both teams were evenly matched in the first three quarters, trading blows. However, in the final quarter, Japan suddenly went cold, while Iran launched an offensive surge that sealed the game, resulting in Iran's significant victory over Japan, handing them their first loss. The Australian team faced Lebanon, dominating the game with a powerful performance. Their offense in the first three quarters was relentless, effectively ending the match early. However, in the final quarter, despite a large lead, Australia suddenly struggled, scoring only 9 points due to various mistakes, allowing Lebanon to close the gap. Nevertheless, Australia still managed to secure the win!

By: Sports Novel

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