FIBA Asia Cup 2025: China vs. New Zealand

Liao Sanning (C) of China breaks through during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Zhao Rui (R) of China goes for a layup during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Zhu Junlong (top) of China goes for a lay-up during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Hu Jinqiu (top) of China shoots during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Zhao Rui (R) of China shoots during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Wang Junjie (front) greets members of team China before the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Bench players of China celebrate scoring during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Guo Shiqiang, head coach of China, gestures during the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China line up before the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China (front) line up for national anthem before the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China celebrate after winning the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China greet spectators after winning the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China hug each other to celebrate after winning the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China celebrate after winning the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Players of China celebrate after winning the semifinal match between China and New Zealand at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)