Tall Blacks eliminated from Asia Cup after loss to China

Sunday 17 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 17 Aug 2025, 7:03am

In this story New Zealand Tall Blacks, Judd Flavell

The New Zealand Tall Blacks lost 98-84 to China in their Asia Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Following the defeat, the team will compete against Iran for the bronze medal.

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1. Stuff via The PostSun 17 Aug 2025, 1:23am

   Judd Flavell’s Tall Blacks have no answer to China’s finishing flourish in Asia Cup semifinal (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 17 Aug 2025, 7:03am

   Tall Blacks to play for bronze at Asia Cup (opens in new tab)