China smashes Puerto Rico in Tokyo Olympics women's basketball tourney

TOKYO, July 27 (Xinhua) -- China trounced Puerto Rico 97-55 in the Tokyo Olympics women's basketball competition opener for both teams here on Tuesday.

With a 9-2 sprint, China took a 15-point advantage in the first quarter. China dominated in the paint as big guy Li Yueru notched 14 points in the first half to help China expend the lead to 53-26 at the break. China continued to take control throughout the game