Australia and China battle for the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup championship. –FIBA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—From 16 teams, only two remain in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup.
Defending champion Australia and China are set to face off in the finalè for the continental title after dominant wins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Boomers are looking to secure their third straight Asia Cup championship after zooming past Gilas Pilipinas in the quarterfinals and Iran, 92-48, in the semifinals.
The Chinese, meanwhile, marched back to the final of the Asian stage after ousting New Zealand, 98-84, in the other Final Four game.
It will be a contest for dynasty or redemption as Australia looks to stamp its name on the Asian scene again, while China hopes to win its first Asia Cup since 2015.
The much-anticipated title clash between the Boomers and the Chinese is set for midnight on Monday, Philippine time.
Iran and the Tall Blacks, meanwhile, will clash in the battle for third.
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