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Spain recapture FIBA Basketball World Cup title in China |
2019-09-18
BEIJING (China) - Spain completed their undefeated run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China with a 95-75 victory against Argentina in the Final to capture the Naismith Trophy at the Wukesong Sport Arena in Beijing.
Ricky Rubio paced the winners with 20 points while Marc Gasol added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the Spaniards to their second World Cup title, repeating as champions after a 13-year break.
Team USA keeps undefeated record |
2019-09-10
Myles Turner (center in white) of the U.S. fights for a rebound with Brazil’s Cristiano Felicio during their Group K match in the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center yesterday. U.S. rallied to defeat Brazil 89-73. Liu Xudong
It took a while for Team USA to assert their might, but when they did, there was no stopping them as they knocked Brazil off with an 89-73 result at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.
Czech Republic lose the battle but maybe win the war |
2019-09-09
Tomas SATORANSKY （CZE-8) dribbling the ball while being closely followed by Nick CALATHES (GRE-8). Photo by Liu Xudong
SHENZHEN (China) - It came down to this for the Czech Republic; win and they're in to the Quarter Finals of their first FIBA Basketball World Cup. Lose by less than 12 and they are halfway there, needing a USA win over Brazil to seal the deal.
They did the latter, falling to Greece by just seven points, 84-7
USA rise above Greece to book fourth win |
2019-09-08
Donovan Mitchell (USA-5) guarding the ball with his body from a squad of Greek players while trying to pass it to one of his teammates. Photo by Liu Xudong
SHENZHEN (China) - Team USA would not be denied their fourth straight win at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 after beating Greece, 69-53, in a low-scoring Second Round encounter at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.
Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put up big numbers
Czech Republic advances with massive win over Brazil |
2019-09-08
Bruno Caboclo (BRA-50) jumping into the air to catch the first opener ball. Photos by Liu Xudong
SHENZEN (China) - Czech Republic continued to surprise naysayers with a huge 93-71 victory over Brazil to improve their record to 3-1 in the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.
The Czechs outclassed their South American counterparts in a crucial game, putting a blemish to Brazil's record (3-1) and keep their own Q
France continue unbeaten run, sweep Group G |
2019-09-06
Rudy Gobert of France dunks the ball during the Group G match against the Dominican Republic in the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center on Thursday. France beat the Dominican Republic 90-56. Both countries secure spots of 16. Photo by Liu Xudong
BEIJING (China) - In a battle to decide the top team of Group G, France showed that they are at a different level than everybody else with a massive 90-56 victory ove
Germany beats Jordan to get 1st win |
2019-09-06
Germany’s Maodo Lo (No. 4) in action with Jordan’s Freddy Ibrahim (No. 5) during their match in Shenzhen on Thursday. Photo by Liu Xudong
GERMANY avoided a winless group phase campaign after whipping Jordan, 96-62, in Shenzhen on Thursday to finish with a 1-2 record in Group G of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Max Kleiber scored a game-high 18 points to lead Germany, while Danilo Barthel and Paul Zipser chipped in 13 and 12
China loses to Venezuela |
2019-09-04
Players of China look dejected after the group A match between China and Venezuela at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)
BEIJING, Sept. 4 -- Hosts China will not play in the round of 16 at the 2019 FIBA World Cup after losing 72-59 to Venezuela in its final Group E game here on Wednesday.
The result saw Venezuela progress into the competition's next stage, while Chin
France advances with masterful win over Jordan |
2019-09-04
Evan Fournier (No. 10) of the French team edging his way out of Jordan's block. Photo by Sun Yuchen
SHENZHEN (China) - France stamped their class with a massive 103-64 victory over Jordan and advance to the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.
France displayed phenomenal outside prowess shooting 12-of-19 from three-point area combined with their flawless passing en route to a huge 26-11 advantage in the assist
Dominican Republic stuns Germany |
2019-09-04
Victor Liz (No. 5) of the Dominican Republic fights for the ball during the match against Germany in Shenzhen yesterday. Photo by Liu Xudong
IN a highly physical grind-it-out game, the Dominican Republic survived a heart-stopping 70-68 victory to turn back Germany in Shenzhen yesterday and improve its record to 2-0 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Germany’s Daniel Barthel had a chance to win the game at the buzzer with a th