Zeng Zhanyuan's 22 Points Lead HK to Victory Over Indonesia in Asian Cup Qualifiers
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Summary
Hong Kong's men's basketball team achieved a crucial 71-60 victory over Indonesia in the Asian Cup qualifier preliminary round on Sunday, June 30. Without center Hui Long-yee, Zeng Zhanyuan delivered a stellar performance with 22 points, leading the team to their second consecutive win and securing first place in the group standings. The team will face Singapore in a back-to-back game on June 31 at 4pm.
Key Points
- Hong Kong's starting lineup of Yang Ruiqi and Yang He opened with consecutive three-pointers, while Ye Yaobang added 4 points, establishing an 11-5 lead in the first quarter .
- Zeng Zhanyuan caught fire in the first half, hitting all five of his attempts for 13 points, and Indonesia's naturalized player Anthony Beane struggled with zero made shots in six attempts before halftime .
- Zeng Zhanyuan played just 9 minutes and 37 seconds in the first half, shooting an exceptional 77.78 percent en route to 18 points, alongside 2 assists and 3 steals .
- Hong Kong led 40-24 at halftime, but Indonesia mounted a comeback in the third quarter with Beane and Dianni each scoring 7 points, narrowing the gap to 43-50 .
- Yang Bowen hit a crucial corner three-pointer, and Yang He contributed key points in the fourth quarter as Hong Kong held on for the 71-60 victory .
- Zeng Zhanyuan finished with 22 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals; Yang He, celebrating his 30th birthday, added 13 points including 6 in the fourth quarter; Xu Yuanzheng contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds .
Why It Matters
This victory secures Hong Kong's advancement to the next stage of the Asian Cup qualifiers, providing a significant confidence boost for the team and validating their roster strategy without veteran center Hui Long-yee .
This victory secures Hong Kong's advancement to the next stage of the Asian Cup qualifiers, providing a significant confidence boost for the team and validating their roster strategy without veteran center Hui Long-yee .