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China look to extend their good run of form against Chinese Taipei
Tournament: Fiba Basketball World Cup, 2027 Asian Qualifiers | Venue: Philippines, Manila, Mall of Asia Arena | Tip Off: 13:30:00
Live Streaming: Courtside 1891
China to win and cover the spread (12.5).
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.60 | 1.11 |
Chinese Taipei delivered a controlled, confident performance to shock Korea 77-65 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
Benson Lin and Brandon Gilbeck added 18 points each, while Ray Chen and Samuel Manu added 13 points each, showcasing balanced scoring and depth.
Offensively, the Chinese Taipei shot a balanced 53.2% from the two point range and 23.5% from the three point line. Defensively, they got outrebounded 39-45, but managed to score 40 points in the paint, made key defensive stops (9 steals, 4 blocks) and forced Korea to commit 18 turnovers.
This win not only earned Chinese Taipei a valuable qualifying victory but also demonstrated their capacity to compete with and overcome traditionally stronger squads. Overall, the team has been averaging 71.3 points per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists. Defensively, they record 38.3 rebounds, 6.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game.
China delivered a dramatic second half comeback to claim an 87-80 road victory in Okinawa, overturning a 14-point halftime deficit to secure their first win in Group B.
Five Chinese players finished in double figures, led by Hu Jinqiu’s 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Liao Sanning and Zhao Jiwei also made key contributions.
Offensively, China shot efficiently, hitting 55.6% from the two point range, 34.6% from the perimeter and 74.1% from the free throw line. Defensively, edged Japan 37-36 on the boards, made key steals (7) which caused momentum swings and forced Japan to commit 12 turnovers.
The win bolsters China’s qualifiers campaign and injects confidence as Group B tightens up. Overall, the team has been averaging 79.7 points per game, while dishing out 17.7 assists. Defensively, they record 40.7 rebounds, 7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Benson Lin |
| SG | Jackie Li |
| SF | Justin Lu |
| PF | Samuel Manu |
| C | Brandon Gilbeck |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jiwei Zhao |
| SG | Sanning Liao |
| SF | Junlong Zhu |
| PF | Xining He |
| C | Jinqiu Hu |
China face Chinese Taipei on 1 March 2026 in a pivotal FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers clash. China brings momentum after a comeback win over Japan, while Chinese Taipei arrive confident following their upset of Korea. Expect a contrast of size versus discipline with qualification stakes high.
China is currently 3rd in Group B of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with 1/2 record, while Chinese Taipei is 4th in Group B with 1/2 record.
In the last five head-to-head matchups, China has managed to win all five matches against the Chinese Taipei.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Lin | 13.3 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.3/0.0 |
| Jinqiu Hu | 16.0 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 0.3/0.3 |
China’s size, depth, and interior scoring should eventually wear down Chinese Taipei, though Taipei’s discipline and shooting can keep it competitive early. We are backing China to win this matchup.
China to win and cover the spread (12.5).
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