The conclusion of the Women's Basketball Asia Cup: Australia crowned champions, Japan's women's team as runners-up, and China's women's team securing third place.

On July 20, Beijing time, the final of the Women's Basketball Asia Cup concluded, with Japan's women's team facing off against Australia's women's team. After an intense competition, Japan's team struggled in the final moments; despite equalizing at one point, they ultimately fell short. Australia's women's team defeated Japan 88-79, claiming their first Asia Cup championship, marking a significant breakthrough!

Australia's women's team is ranked second in the world and boasts a wealth of talent. Even without calling up overseas players, they are considered favorites for the championship with a domestic lineup. This tournament showcased their strong dominance, as they advanced to the semifinals with three consecutive victories in the group stage. In the semifinals, they overwhelmed South Korea, winning four straight games to reach the final and aim for their first Asia Cup title. Japan's women's team, ranked ninth in the world, previously achieved five consecutive Asia Cup titles. In this tournament, they lost to Australia's team in the group stage but advanced to the semifinals after defeating New Zealand in the playoffs, pulling off an upset by beating the top favorites, China's women's team, to reach the final. Thus, the championship battle between Australia and Japan raised the question of whether Australia could withstand Japan's three-point shooting!

Once the game began, Australia’s women's team took the initiative, continuously scoring and gaining a 9-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, both teams engaged in a tug-of-war around a 10-point advantage, with Australia leading by 11 points at halftime. In the second half, Japan's team found their three-point shooting rhythm, bombarding Australia until they finally tied the game in the fourth quarter. Takada Maki's shot brought the score to 70-70, and after exchanging three-pointers, it was tied at 73. Australia then surged ahead with a 7-point run, led by Wilson's offensive prowess. From that point on, Australia maintained control, leaving Japan with no opportunities, ultimately securing the championship with a fifth consecutive victory!

In the earlier match for third place, China's women's team displayed their offensive power, overwhelming South Korea 101-66 to claim second place. With this, the tournament has concluded, marking a significant breakthrough for Australia’s women's team as they finally captured their first Asia Cup title, while Japan's team finished as runners-up for the second consecutive time. China's women's team faced disappointment in securing third place, and South Korea ranked fourth, which is a fair outcome, as these four teams are currently the strongest in Asia!

Written by: Sports Novel

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