Australia wins 3rd straight FIBA Asia Cup


By Lin DerenLuo Chen
  • World
  • Monday, 18 Aug 2025

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Australia won the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after beating China 90-89 in the final on Sunday.

Australia has never lost a game since joining the Asia Cup in 2017. Sunday's victory marked the team's 18th straight win at the continental tournament.

China had the chance to make a kill with three seconds left, but Hu Mingxuan's shot missed the target.

Xavier Cooks scored a game-high 30 points for Australia. Jaylin Galloway added 23.

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