On February 26, Beijing time, in Group F of the second phase of the men's basketball World Preliminary Tournament, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated Iran 86-74 at home, with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses, ending the journey of the World Preliminary Round. Although Iran lost to China, Iran finished fourth in the group with a 6-6 record and also entered the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup because rival Kazakhstan also lost to Australia.
Before the game, the Chinese men's basketball team ranked second in the group with 9 wins and 2 losses, and had qualified for the men's basketball World Cup in advance, and continued to train in this game, and Guo Allen, Wang Zhelin, Hu Mingxuan and Zhu Junlong did not enter the squad. Iran is fourth in the group with 6 wins and 5 losses, and only a win can ensure qualification for the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup, and winning depends on the face of the face.
In the first quarter of the game, Zhang Zhenlin and Zhou Qi both sent wonderful dunks to win the first 6 points of the Chinese team on the court, and Cui Yongxi also provided a split dunk; Kazmi hit the basket to make it 2+1, and Jacques Charlie continued to hit the basket to catch up, and China led 8-7. Zeng Fanbo got rid of the defensive empty basket; Jamsidy hit a long-range shot and Jacques Charlie made an easy layup to tie the court at 12. Agasimple hit a three-point shot from the outside, and then Iran rushed to the basket to make free throws; Wu Qian and Zhang Zhenlin shot from the outside line, and Iran led 21-20 in the quarter.
In the second quarter of the game, Hu Jinqiu hit a jumper, and Zhao Jiwei and Hu Jinqiu continued to attack the basket; Jacques Charlie scored seven straight points on the pitch and Kazmi hit a rebound, and the two teams stalemated at 30 draws. Zhou Peng hit a three-point shot from the outside, and Zhou Qi turned over the river on the inside; Agahammere and Jacques Charlie hit long-range shots, and Kazmi scored from inside to tie the court at 40. The two sides then got into a stalemate, both using the basket to grab free throws, and Iran led 48-45 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Choi Yongxi scored four consecutive points under the basket, and Zhao Jiwei and Zhang Zhenlin both fired from the outside; Jacques Charlie made a long-range 3-pointer, Mashaye flew on a layup, and the two teams tied the court at 57. Wu Qian's fast-break gliding layup gave the Chinese men's basketball team another advantage, ending the quarter with a 61-57 lead.
In the final quarter, Wu Qian broke through and hit a rebound, then he hit a three-pointer, Zhao Jiwei glided for a layup, Cui Yongxi quickly completed a two-handed dunk, and the Chinese team became more and more courageous on the court, extending the lead to double digits 72-61. Hu Jinqiu's half-volley also scored, and Wu Qian made an open three-pointer to give China a 77-65 lead. The rest of the game was no longer in suspense, and the Chinese team maintained its advantage and won smoothly.
Starting lineup
China: Zhao Jiwei, Cui Yongxi, Zhang Zhenlin, Zhou Peng, Zhou Qi
Iran: Jacques Charlie, Mizayah, Jamsidi, Qazmi, Mashayah