On December 5, 2025, in front of an electric crowd at Bendat Basketball Centre, the Perth Lynx welcomed back their new star centre, Han Xu, for her home debut. The 22-year-old centre from the Chinese mainland wasted no time making an impact, finishing with 19 points in just 25 minutes of action as the Lynx cruised to a 98-81 victory over the visiting Melbourne Boomers. 🏀
Han, earning her spot in the starting five for the second straight game, opened the scoring with a smooth layup after catching a high pass late in the first quarter. She quickly followed up with another layup to trim the Boomers' early lead to 7-6.
The centre showcased her range by sinking a catch-and-shoot three-pointer, and by halftime she had piled up 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, adding two steals and a block. Her hot hand helped the Lynx build a commanding 63-35 cushion at the break. 🎯
In the third quarter, Han picked up where she left off, drilling another three on Perth's first possession. Fans roared as she displayed fluid footwork in the post and solid defensive presence.
By the fourth quarter, the outcome was settled, and Han returned to the bench to a standing ovation, embracing teammates and fans after a stellar home introduction.
The victory keeps the Lynx near the top of the WNBL ladder this season, and with this performance, Han has quickly become a fan favorite as Perth chases a championship run. 🌟
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Han Xu stars in home debut as Perth Lynx defeat Melbourne Boomers
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