The first round of the East Asian men's basketball Asian preliminary round was full of passion, and every game became the focus of heated discussions among fans. In Group A, Australia defeated South Korea 85-71 and Thailand beat Indonesia 73-56 to temporarily lead Group A, followed by Australia and South Korea in third. In Group B, New Zealand defeated Chinese Taipei 89-69 and the Philippines beat Hong Kong, China 94-64 to temporarily rank the top two in Group B, with Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong ranking third and fourth. In Group C, Japan defeated ** 77-56, and China defeated Mongolia 80-49 to temporarily maintain the top two in Group C, while ** and Mongolia ranked third and fourth.
In the match between China and Mongolia, the Chinese team experienced ups and downs, but in the end, they successfully turned the tide by relying on their inside advantage and individual heroics. In the match between the Japanese team and **, although the Japanese team was in trouble for a while, they stepped forward at a critical moment, stabilized the situation, and achieved a key victory.
South Korea performed well in Australia, leading in the first three quarters, but lost energy in the final quarter, and was defeated by Australia with a wave of 32:14. The match highlighted the fierce competition and physical rivalry, with victory or defeat determined by the fight for every point. Australia's Nick Kay and Vasilyevic were outstanding, while South Korea's Na Kin-ah also had a good performance.
This round of the competition fully demonstrated the vitality and competitive passion of basketball in East Asia, and every team is doing their best to fight for honor and victory. As the game progresses, we look forward to more exciting matchups and outstanding performances, and the charm of basketball will continue to ignite the passion of fans!