US EditionAustralia vs. Iran Box Score, Result: Boomers Advance to FIBA Asia Cup Final
Australia extended their unbeaten run to five games with a dominant 92-48 win over Iran, aiming for a third straight Asia Cup title against 16-time champions China.
- On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Australian Boomers secured a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup final by dominating Iran 92-48 in their semi-final clash held at the sports complex in Jeddah.
- The Boomers remained undefeated after claiming strong victories in the group stage and securing a quarterfinal win against the Philippines on August 13.
- Jack McVeigh topped the scoring for Australia with 17 points, while William Hickey earned player of the game honors by contributing 14 points along with six rebounds and six assists in a well-rounded performance.
- China, led by captain Zhao Rui who scored a game-high 24 points, reached the final on August 17 after upsetting New Zealand 98-84 and defeating other opponents in a young and energetic squad.
- The final between two undefeated teams, Australia seeking a third straight title and China aiming to reclaim the championship after a decade, is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, at midnight Manila time.
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China, Australia arrange Asia Cup title duel after contrasting semis wins
MANILA, Philippines – China returned to the FIBA Asia Cup final for the first time in a decade as it challenges two-time defending titlist Australia in the championship game on Sunday, August 17 (Monday, August 18, Manila time). The two teams advanced to the last dance in contrasting fashion, with China pulling off an upset over New Zealand, and Australia continuing its run of dominance with a thrashing of Iran. China banked on Zhao Rui as it na…
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C 22%
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