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China edges past France in basketball friendly

Xinhua, July 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

China defeated France 75-70 in an international men's basketball friendly here on Tuesday.

France had a 9-2 start into the match, but China led the first quarter 20-18 as guard Guo Ailun hit his three-pointer. France played much more aggressively in the second period to overtake the lead 39-34 at half break.

The hosts outscored their French peers 20-13 in the third period for a two-point cushion into the final quarter where China geared up defense and fought for rebounds to build a nine-point lead.

After France narrowed the gap to three in the final minute, Zhou Qi made a block and Zhai Xiaochuan found Yi Jianlian with a long pass, who finished with a dunk to secure the win for the hosts.

Yi scored a game-high 27 points while Guo and Zhai combined for 28.

"It's the best game we played since we returned from Italy," said Gong Luming, head coach of the Chinese team. "But we still made errors. The Olympics is coming and we have to be ready." Endit