China edge Japan for 3rd straight win in Asia Cup qualifiers

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Zhao Jiwei (#4) of China tries to penetrate in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifer game against Japan in the Philippines, June 19, 2021. /CFP

China defeated Japan 90-84 in their third game in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Saturday, pocketing the third consecutive win in the tournament.

Zhou Qi, who came back from an eye problem, had a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds plus two blocks for China. He and Zhao Jiwei joined hands to drive a 15-1 run in the last quarter, helping China achieve a comeback victory.