The schedule for the Men's Basketball Asian Cup final has been announced! The Chinese men's basketball team is aiming for the championship, and there’s another piece of great news.

On August 17, Beijing time, the semifinals of the Men's Basketball Asian Cup concluded. The Chinese men's basketball team surged in the fourth quarter, defeating the strong New Zealand team 98-84, securing a spot in the final and now aiming for the championship. Moreover, before the game, we received fantastic news: regardless of whether Australia or Iran makes it to the final, we will have an extra 5 hours of rest!

The Chinese men's basketball team is participating in the Asian Cup with a brand new lineup, aiming to develop the team and achieve good results, especially since it has been 10 years since we last won the Asian Cup championship. In this tournament, the Chinese men's basketball team has been steady and solid, eliminating South Korea to reach the semifinals and accomplishing our set goal. In the semifinals against the Oceanian team New Zealand, we were at a disadvantage in strength, so to pull off an upset, we needed to have multiple scoring options and a collective effort!

As a result, the Chinese men's basketball team quickly found their rhythm from the start, taking a 9-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, New Zealand responded, closing the gap with inside and outside shots, leaving the halftime score with China leading by 2 points. In the second half, it turned into a tug-of-war, with both teams fiercely competing, and the score remained a 2-point difference at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Chinese men's basketball team showcased excellent teamwork, with offense and defense flourishing, and withstood the opponent's counterattacks. Zhao Rui stepped up, hitting a crucial three-pointer to seal the deal, leading to China's upset victory over New Zealand and ending a 10-year wait to reach the final!

The final schedule for this tournament has been confirmed, and it will start at midnight on the 18th, which is not very friendly for viewers as it requires staying up late. The Chinese men's basketball team will compete for the championship against the winner between Australia and Iran. However, regardless of who advances, we have a physical advantage, resting 5 hours earlier than our opponent, which significantly increases our chances of winning. It’s likely to be Australia, as they have absolute dominance in Asia. We hope the Chinese men's basketball team can perform well in the final game; win or lose, we have proven ourselves. Let’s go!

By/ Sports Novel