Korean media: 1.4 billion people witness the ace crying. China enters the final away after 20 years, trying to end the six-game losing streak against Australia

Chinese men's basketball captain Zhao Rui burst into tears after the game against the New Zealand men's basketball team. He started to cover his face and cry when he was replaced by Guo Shiqiang 16.3 seconds before the final game. He smiled when the organizer awarded him the MVP of this game. Zhao Rui scored 24 points, 6 assists and 5 three-pointers in this game, especially in the final quarter, with 11 points + 2 decisive three-pointers. In the early morning of August 17, the Korean media "MK" wrote a long article for the Chinese men's basketball team and Zhao Rui - Chinese ace Zhao Rui burst into tears. The Chinese team defeated New Zealand and entered the final after 10 years. Since the final of the 2005 Doha Asian Championships in 2005, it has entered the final away after 20 years. The article begins with: 1.4 billion people witnessed the ace crying, the Chinese men's basketball team ended 10 years of silence, and they finally returned to the Asian Cup final.

After 10 years of hardship, the Chinese men's basketball team finally returned to the Asian Cup final. The last time the Chinese men's basketball team entered the Asian Cup finals dates back to Changsha in 2015. It is worth mentioning that this is also the first time that the Chinese men's basketball team has entered the away finals since the 2005 Doha Asian Championships, which is the first away final in 20 years.

Korean media: This Chinese men's basketball team has exceeded expectations. On the eve of the Asian Cup, the inside ace Zhou Qi, Yang Hansen, who was selected by the NBA, and Cui Yongxi, Zeng Fanbo, Zhang Zhenlin, Zhao Jiwei and other core members are absent. In particular, the lack of rotation between the front and the inside makes their fans feel very worried. Unexpectedly, relying on another ace Zhao Rui to bring them into the Asian Cup final.

Another Korean media "News One" wrote: The Chinese men's basketball team will challenge the defending champion Australia in the final. Previously, the Chinese team had suffered a six-game losing streak against Australia. It is not easy for them to end this wave of six-game losing streak.

Australia is the defending champion. They were both Asian Cup champions in 2017 and 2022. Australia and China have an overwhelming advantage in historical matches with China. The Chinese team has not won Australia since the FIBA Stankovic Cup in 2006. It is currently a six-game losing streak. The most recent match was the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, when Australia defeated China 71-48.