On August 28, Beijing time, in the second round of Group B of the Men's Basketball World Cup, China lost to South Sudan 69-89. China suffered defeat in the first two rounds, finishing at the bottom of the group and South Sudan winning for the first time and 1-1 in the first two rounds.
In the first quarter, Kuani and Jones hit long shots from the outside; Zhao Rui hit a three-point shot from the bottom corner, and Li Kyle made a free throw to give South Sudan a narrow 6-5 lead. Zhou Peng opened fire from the outside, and Kuani's second attack was still colored, and the two sides stalemated on the field to tie at 9. Jones, Omott and Mayok-Dun all hit from the outside as South Sudan led 18-12 thanks to a three-point rain. Zhou Peng stepped on the three-point line and shot a large two-pointer, and's dry three-point shot was also colored. South Sudan led 22-14 in the quarter.
In the second quarter, Hu Mingxuan scored five consecutive points on the field, Cui Yongxi scored from mid-range, and Wang Zhelin contributed a two-handed dunk, and the Chinese team chased the score to 23-24. Omot scored 2+1, Choi Yongxi returned the color to a free-throw line jumper, and China still trailed 25-27. Omot and Shayok hit layups to help South Sudan open the score; Zhao Rui's open three-point shot, the Chinese team still trailed by three points on the court. Both Omot and Johar opened fire from the outside as South Sudan widened the gap to more than 10 points at 39-28. Zhao Rui and Zhao Jiwei made consecutive three-point shots, and the Chinese team chased the score to 36-40. Kuani's bottom-corner three-point shot; Li Kyle aggressively charged the basket and scored four consecutive points in pursuit. At half-time, South Sudan led 44-40.
In the third quarter, Zhao Rui scored a quick offensive layup, and Jones hit a three-point shot from the outside, and China still trailed 42-47. Li Kyle's offense showed its power, he shot from the outside, then threw and hit five straight points, and Zhou Qi's strong attack from the basket made it close to 49-50. Shayok made a key three-pointer, Mayork made a big two; Li Kyle used his ability to score four points in a row, and Shayok made another three points to help stabilize South Sudan. South Sudan led 63-53 in the quarter.
In the final quarter, Choi Yongxi made a big two-pointer, Kuani's long-range shot, Shayok's turnaround throw, Jones made a strong shot, and South Sudan extended the gap to 14 points 71-57. Gabriel's second offense from the basket and Jones pulled the rod successfully, giving South Sudan a 15-point advantage at 75-60. With little time left to play, the Chinese team was unable to recover, and eventually suffered defeat.
Starting lineup
Chinese team: Zhao Rui, Zhang Zhenlin, Li Kaier, Zhou Peng, Zhou Qi
South Sudan: Jones, Kuani, Omote, Shayok, Gabriel