Australia bests China again in FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers

SYDNEY, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Australian Boomers on Sunday once again defeated the Chinese national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers, with the home team making a late breakaway and winning 71-48.

The game was tight in the first quarter, as China managed to take an 18-16 lead with a series of free throws and strong defense.

In the second quarter China continued to hold off Austr