Killer run propels China past Chinese-Taipei to sweep World Cup qualis window 2

Taiwan's hopes of advancing in FIBA World Cup slim after losing to China

Taipei, March 1 (CNA) Taiwan's national men's basketball team on Sunday lost to China 100-93 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers after throwing away a six-point lead entering the final quarter, leaving its hopes of advancing to the qualifiers slipping away.

Killer run propels China past Chinese-Taipei to sweep World Cup qualis window 2

China woke up just in time to frustrate Chinese Taipei, 100-93, completing a Window 2 sweep of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Coming off a comeback win against Japan last Thursday, China once again dug deep in the clutch, finishing the game with an 18-4 run to improve to 2-2 and tie South Korea — who fell to Japan, 72-78, earlier in the day in Okinawa — for second place in Group B. Beyon…