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Jones Cup: Team China Blue Secures 34-Point Victory Over Australia with Stellar Performances from He-Dan and He-Bo

Jones Cup: Team China Blue Secures 34-Point Victory Over Australia with Stellar Performances from He-Dan and He-Bo

In today's Jones Cup men's group event held at Xinzhong Sports Center, Team China Blue ignited the competition in their first game by showcasing offensive prowess, easily defeating Australia 90-56 and claiming their first victory of the tournament. The He brothers, He-Dan and He-Bo, took turns dominating the basket in the first half, supported by superior perimeter shooting from the team.

China Blue started strong in the first quarter, hitting six three-pointers and establishing a commanding lead of 32-6 by the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, the bench players continued the offensive surge, with Lin Bing-Sheng frequently scoring from beyond the arc and providing a behind-the-back assist to Alasa for a dunk. By halftime, China Blue had established a 54-16 lead. In the second half, the team continued to extend their lead, although Australia slowly regained their offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter. With 8 minutes and 32 seconds left in the fourth quarter, a three-pointer from Tsai Chen-Kang ensured that all twelve players on the team had scored.

Ultimately, Team China Blue won by a 34-point margin, with He-Bo leading with 16 points, while Lin Bing-Sheng contributed 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. He-Dan, Liu Zheng, and Tsai Chen-Kang each scored 8 points.