Basketball World Cup Morning News: China's men's basketball team lost 3 consecutive losses without creating a miracle + won the first victory in Angola The round of 16 was released
On August 31, Beijing time, the 7th issue of the 2023 Basketball World Cup Morning Post, the competition for the group stage was all over, and the Chinese men's basketball team lost to Puerto Rico and swallowed three consecutive defeats, creating a tragic record for the first World Cup group stage defeat in the team in the past 33 years. All the 16 World Cup rounds were released, led by the United States and Canada, Australia also locked up the Paris Olympics spot in advance, and all 6 Asian teams were out. In the 8 qualifying games of 17-32 on the seventh matchday, the Chinese men's basketball team vs Angola became the focus, and it is interesting to see whether the Chinese men's basketball team, which is playing back-to-back, can impact the first victory.
World Cup Spotlight Summary
Advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup
Group A: Dominica, Italy
Group B: Serbia, Puerto Rico
Group C: United States, Greece
Group D: Lithuania, Montenegro
Group E: Germany, Australia
Group F: Slovenia, Georgia
Group G: Spain, Brazil
Group H: Canada, Latvia
16 teams compete in 17-32 place qualifying
Group A: Angola, Philippines
Group B: South Sudan, China
Group C: New Zealand, Jordan
Group D: Egypt, Mexico
Group E: Japan, Finland
Group F: Cape Verde, Venezuela
Group G: Côte d'Ivoire, Iran
Group H: France, Lebanon
France and Australia secure places for the Paris Olympics
In addition to reaching the round of 16, Australia also beat New Zealand to become the best team in Oceania, thus becoming the second team to secure a place in the Paris Olympics besides host France.
Summary of the competition on August 30
16:00 World Cup Group Stage Group F Georgia 70-59 Venezuela
Georgia crushed Venezuela in the first two quarters, especially in the second quarter, running an 18-4 offensive run, extending its 19-point lead at 42-23 in the first half. Although Georgia scored only 28 points in the last two quarters, they still beat Venezuela 70-59. Georgia scored double-doubles with two players, Georgia scored a game-high 25 points, and Venezuela scored double-doubles with three people.
16:00 World Cup Group Stage Group B South Sudan 83-115 Serbia
Serbia suppressed South Sudan throughout the game, taking a 10-point lead of 30-20 in the first quarter, and played a 32-18 offensive in the final quarter, with 17 of 32 from the outside and 17 of 33 from the outside of the field, and South Sudan was 13 of 33 from three, and finally Serbia defeated South Sudan 115-83, winning three consecutive games to seal the first place in the group. Serbia scored a double-double with six players, Bogdan scored six three-pointers, 23 points and nine assists, Jovic scored 25 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-5 three-pointers, South Sudan's four-man double-double, and Jock scored six three-point 21 points.
16:40 World Cup Group Stage Group C USA 110-62 Jordan
The United States easily beat Jordan throughout the game, especially in the first quarter of the 31-12 offensive quarter to establish the victory, and finally the United States beat Jordan 110-62 by 48 points to win three consecutive victories. Four American players scored double-doubles, Edwards scored a game-high 22 points, Jordan scored a double-double, and "Jordan Bryant" Jefferson still persevered to the end, contributing 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.
17:45 World Cup Group Stage Group G Ivory Coast 77-89 Brazil
Brazil trailed by two points in the first quarter, but continued to suppress Ivory Coast in the second three quarters, despite stubborn resistance, and finally Brazil defeated Ivory Coast 89-77 to seal the second place in Group G. Brazil scored a double-double with four players, Santos scored six three-pointers, 24 points and 12 assists, and Ivory Coast scored a double-double with five.
19:30 World Cup Group Stage Group F Slovenia 92-77 Cape Verde
Slovenia continued to suppress Cape Verde throughout the four quarters, and in the end, Slovenia easily defeated Cape Verde 92-77 to win three consecutive victories. Slovenia scored a double-double for four people, Doncic had 19 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals, and Cape Verde scored a double-double.
20:00 World Cup Group Stage Group B China 89-107 Puerto Rico
Li Kyle and Zhou Qi, the two core of the Chinese men's basketball team, scored only 2 points in the first two quarters, and the Chinese men's basketball team trailed by 15 points 37-52 in the first half. The Chinese men's basketball team scored 32 points in the third quarter, and the first three quarters chased 69-78 only 9 points, but the collapse of the Chinese men's basketball team in the last quarter was once opened by 20+ gaps, and finally the Chinese men's basketball team lost 89-107 to Puerto Rico and swallowed a three-game losing streak at the bottom of the group. The Chinese men's basketball team did not have the opportunity to create a 36-point victory and a counterattack to advance to the miracle, losing a total of 80 points in three group stage games, and losing all the World Cup group stage for the first time in the past 33 years since 1990. The Chinese men's basketball team scored double-doubles for 4 players, with Zhao Rui 16 points, Zhao Jiwei 14 points and 5 assists, Hu Mingxuan 12 points and Fu Hao 11 points, Li Kaier 9 points and Zhou Qi 8 points. The Puerto Rican Five scored double-doubles, with Waters scoring a game-high 22 points.
20:40 World Cup Group Stage Group C Greece 83-74 New Zealand
The lack of alphabet brothers in the Greek fighting force was greatly weakened, they were less than 20 points in the first three quarters, and the first two quarters continued to be suppressed, trailing New Zealand by 11 points at 32-43 in the first half. Greece combined for a 20-point outcry of 51-31 in the second half, and Greece defeated New Zealand 83-74 to secure a place in the round of 16. Greece scored double-doubles for three people, Papapetlu 27 points and Larenzakis 20 points, New Zealand three scored double-doubles, and Erie 27 points, five rebounds and eight assists.
21:30 World Cup Group Stage Group G Iran 65-85 Spain
Defending champions Spain trailed Iran by one point in the first quarter, then crushed Iran in three consecutive quarters, and all four quarters allowed Iran to score less than 20 points in a single quarter, and finally Spain beat Iran 85-65 to win three consecutive victories. Three Spanish scored double-doubles, Hernangomez brothers combined for 37 points, Iran scored double-doubles, and Haddadi scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
Highlights of the event on August 31
15:30 World Cup 17-32 Ranking Cabo Verde vs Finland
Although Cape Verde won one victory over Venezuela in the group stage and Finland lost all three games in the group stage, Markkanen's Finland is stronger and is expected to win.
16:00 World Cup 17-32 Ranking match Angola vs China
The Chinese men's basketball team lost all three games in the group stage by a total of 80 points, making it the second worst team in Asia, with a goal difference better than Lebanon, who lost 100 points. Facing Angola, which lost 1 and 2 in the group stage, the Chinese men's basketball team lost two meetings in the past World Cup. With the current slump of the Chinese men's basketball team, it is still playing back-to-back, and it is only about 18 hours before the end of the loss to Puerto Rico, and the physical reserve of the Chinese men's basketball team is also a big problem. In addition, the Chinese men's basketball team plays at home in the Philippines, and the penalty is easy to be "targeted", and it is extremely difficult for the Chinese men's basketball team to win.
16:45 World Cup 17-32 Ranking New Zealand vs Mexico
New Zealand won one of the group stage beats Jordan and Mexico has lost all three, and New Zealand is expected to win against Mexico, who have no desire to win this World Cup.
17:45 World Cup 17-32 Ranking Ivory Coast vs Lebanon
Ivory Coast won 1 and lost 2 in the group stage, Lebanon lost all 3 games and lost a total of 100 points, and Ivory Coast are expected to win for the second time.
19:10 World Cup 17-32 Ranking Japan vs Venezuela
Japan is the only Asian team to win in the group stage, and against Venezuela, which lost all three games in the group stage, Japan is expected to use the "home advantage" to win and thus seek a second victory and continue to extend its leading edge for Olympic places.
20:00 World Cup 17-32 Ranking South Sudan vs Philippines
South Sudan defeated the Chinese men's basketball team in the group stage to win once, while the host Philippines lost all three games to finish bottom of the group. South Sudan's physical talent cannot be underestimated, and the Philippines has Clarkson and absolute "home field advantage", so the Philippines is expected to beat South Sudan to win for the first time.
20:30 World Cup 17-32 Ranking Egypt vs Jordan
Egypt won one win against Mexico in the group stage, while Jordan lost all 3 games, but "Jordan Bryant" Jefferson is in excellent form and is expected to lead Jordan to defeat Egypt to win the first victory.
21:30 World Cup 17-32 Ranking match France vs Iran
Although Olympic runners-up France were out of the group stage in the upset, their overall strength is far better than Iran's, and they are expected to complete a big victory.
(Text/Drunken Lying Float)