China’s women’s basketball team is keeping their Olympic dreams alive! 🎉 In a thrilling match at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, they defeated Puerto Rico 80-58 on Saturday. This victory is not just a win—it’s a lifeline to the quarterfinals! 🏀🔥
Leading the charge was Li Meng, who dropped an impressive 18 points. Even though she only made four out of 14 shots, her fearless drives earned her eight trips to the free-throw line, sinking seven of them. Talk about determination! 🙌
Not to be outdone, Li Yueru was a powerhouse in the paint. She scored 14 points with a stellar 75% shooting efficiency. The duo, along with three other teammates scoring in double digits, showed incredible team spirit and skill. 💪
This crucial win places China third in Group A, just behind Spain and Serbia, who edged out China in earlier games. But the battle isn’t over yet! 💥
The women's basketball event at Paris 2024 features 12 teams split into three groups. To make it to the quarterfinals, teams need to finish in the top two of their group or be among the two best third-place teams. With this win, China has a strong chance compared to Australia and Belgium—the third-place teams in Groups B and C. 🇨🇳➡️🏅
All eyes are now on Sunday's games. Australia faces France, and Belgium takes on Japan. The outcomes will determine which teams move forward. It's nail-biting stuff! 😬
Will China’s basketball queens continue their ascent? Stay tuned to find out! 🚀
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China remain hopeful of reaching women's basketball quarters in Paris
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