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China beats American All Star 86-74 in men's basketball
2005-07-23 02:06:45 Xinhua English

HARBIN, Northeast China, July 22 (Xinhuanet) -- China completed its powerful run in the 2005 Intercontinental Men's Basketball Championship with an 86-74 win over American All Star here on Friday.

In the four-team tournament, China finished with two wins against one defeat.

With solid defense, China successfully curbed long-range shots from the visitors and furthered horrified the American All Star with their three-pointers for a 33-21 lead in the first quarter.

Entering the second half 47-37, China sustained heavy attacks from center Tate Decker and the 3-pointers from point guard Greg Davis for a 59-55 cushion into the last quarter.

With the help of both Li Nan and Zhang Yunsong, China regained their rhythm when the American All Star made 63-64, the nearest they could manage.

Zhang Yunsong scored 19 points for the hosts, making six of seven 3-pointers, both Li Nan and Yi Jianlian contributed 13 points apiece, while Mustapha Hoff led the American team with 20 points and Tate Decker added 17 points.

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