China to play Lebanon for 5th place in FIBA Asia Cup

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China will be playing Lebanon for fifth after beating Jordan 86-55 Saturday and Lebanon outpacing the Philippines 106-87 in the games played for classification from 5 to 8.

China almost led from start to finish, and though a third quarter run saw Jordan get to within four points of China, it was the closest they would get the rest of the game.

A dominant 31-11 final period sealed Jordan's fate, as they had no answers for China, who led with an incredibly efficient 14 points from 19-year old Hu Jinqiu, who did not miss a shot.

Wu Qian and Hu Dejun added 13 points-a-piece, whilst Mohammad Hussein led Jordan with 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Amin Abu Hawwas joined him in double figures with 12 points.

China routed Jordan 86-55 on Saturday /CFP photo‍

Lebanon for its part dominated every offensive category whilst Norvel Pelle took care of things on the defensive end, on their way to a convincing 106-87 victory over the Philippines.

It sets up a fifth place playoff with China on Sunday, whilst the Philippines will aim for seventh when they face Jordan.

The athletic Pelle took charge for Lebanon, finishing one block shy of a triple double, going for 23 points, 13 rebounds and 9 blocks, whilst Fadi El Khatib was dominant on his way to 36 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency