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The match beginsThe first quarter beginscontesting the ball; Serve out of bounds
Lee Jun-hyun fought for the ball and gained possession
Wickham lost possession in a contest for the ballHao Xuan scored 2 points and made a layupZhang Yi and Zhao Jie assisted the attackJonga made a mistake while dribblingZhang Yi and Zhao Jie intercepted the ballWickham committed a personal foulLi Junxian was fouledZhang Yi and Zhao Jie scored 2 points for a layupLü Feiyan assisted in the attackJonga missed a three-point jumperLü Feiyan defensively reboundedWang Zichao missed a three-point jumperHao Xuan grabbed offensive reboundsHao Xuan missed a three-point jumperZhang Yi and Zhao Jie grabbed offensive reboundsBall committed a personal foulZhang Yi and Zhao Jie were fouledZhang Yi and Zhao Jie hit three-pointer jumpersWang Zichao assisted the attackHoboi scored on a dunkLee Chun-hyun dunkedWang Zichao assisted the attackWickham committed an offensive foulWickham made a mistakeZhang Yi and Zhao Jie were fouledSubstitution: Wickham, Substitution: KellyWang Zichao missed a step-back jumper from a threeRobertson defended the reboundLi Junxian committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsBall was fouledBall made the first of two free throwsBall made his second free throwLi Junxian scored a 2-point layupWang Zichao assisted the attackRobertson missed a 2-point drifting jumperZhang Yi and Zhao Jie defended the reboundHao Xuan missed a layup with 2 pointsJoan added a capThe team grabs offensive reboundsSubstitution: Robertson, Substitution: KelsoLi Junxian missed a 2-point jumperKelly defended the reboundBall missed a layup for 2 pointsKelly grabbed offensive reboundsKelly missed a two-point jumperZhang Yi and Zhao Jie defended the reboundHao Xuan missed a step-back jumper after 2 pointsHopoy defensively reboundedBall dribbled out of bounds and committed a turnoverSubstitute: Hao Xuan, Substitute: Zhang ChunzhiSubstitution: Hoboi, Substitution: TogiaWang Zichao missed a three-point jumperBall defended the reboundBall made a passing errorLü Feiyan stole the ballKelly committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsLi Junxian was fouledLi Junxian missed the first of two free throwsLi Junxian made the second of his two free throwsZhang Chunzhi assisted in the attackSubstitution: Li Junxian, Substitution: Zhao BoxinKelly made a passing errorZhang Yi and Zhao Jie missed their three-point jumpersTogia defended the reboundZhang Chunzhi committed a personal foulKelly was fouledSubstitutions: Ball, Kelly, Jonga; Substitutions: Hoboi, Robertson, Kailash AsoRobertson scored 2 points and made a floaterLü Feiyan missed a three-pointer from the top of the arcThe team defended the reboundsSubstituted: Zhang Yi, Zhao Jie, Lü Feiyan; Substitutions: Yang Yixuan, Yao KeyuTogia made a passing errorZhang Chunzhi stole the ballSubstitution: Wang Zichao, Substitution: Chen YuxiuRobertson committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsZhang Chunzhi was fouledZhang Chunzhi made the first of two free throwsChang Chun-chih made the second of his two free throwsRobertson scored 2 points for a layupYao Keyu scored a 2-point layupSubstitutes: Toguia, Kelso; Substitutes: Ball, JongaZhao Boxin committed a personal foul; Awarded the opponent 2 free throwsJongjia was fouledJonga missed the first of two free throwsJonga missed the second of his two free throwsYang Yixuan defended the reboundZhang Chunzhi hit a 2-point pull-up jumperKailash Aso made a dribbling errorZhang Chunzhi hit a three-pointer jumperYao Keyu assistedBall hit a 2-point jumperChen Yuxiu hit a pull-up jumper with a 3-pointerRobertson made a mistake while dribblingSubstitution: Kailahi Aso, Substitution: TojiaYao Keyu missed a three-point jumperJonga defensively grabbed the reboundBall missed a three-point jumperEnd of the first quarterChina U18 produced a commanding second-half performance to defeat New Zealand U18 79-66 in a FIBA U18 Asian Championship showdown on August 22, 2026. The victory underlined China's growing authority in the age-group tournament, while New Zealand was left to rue a third-quarter stretch that turned a tight contest into a double-digit deficit.
Match Overview
Playing at 7:00 PM local time, the game carried early tournament significance for both sides. New Zealand matched China for much of the opening half, using aggressive transition play and physical interior defense to stay within striking distance. But China's depth and superior shooting efficiency after the interval proved decisive, as they pulled away to seal a 79-66 win.
Key Moments
- First half balance: New Zealand's high-energy pressing forced several China turnovers, and the teams entered the break with little separating them.
- Decisive third quarter: China came out sharper after halftime, opening the third period with a 14-4 run to seize control and establish a lead they would not relinquish.
- Late composure: New Zealand attempted to cut the margin to single digits in the final frame, but China responded with timely three-pointers and calm free-throw shooting.
Standout Performances
China received valuable contributions from across its roster, with their guards controlling the pace in the second half and the frontcourt dominating the boards. New Zealand's bright spots included their hustle on the offensive glass and perimeter ball movement, though they struggled to convert open looks against China's extended zone.
Tournament Context
The FIBA U18 Asian Championship serves as a critical stepping stone for young prospects aiming for senior national team recognition. With the win, China strengthened its position in the standings and sent a message to fellow contenders. New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to bounce back in their remaining group fixtures, knowing that their tournament fate still rests in their own hands.
For fans tracking FIBA U18 Asian Championship results, this matchup highlighted the growing competitiveness of the region's youth basketball scene, with both teams showcasing the skill and intensity expected at this level.
New Zealand U18 vs China U18 Live Score, Stats & Results
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