By Australia landed a third straight FIBA Asia Cup title when China’s Hu Mingxuan missed a three-point buzzer beater at the end of Sunday’s final, leaving the Boomers to lift the trophy with a 90-89 victory at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City.
Xavier Cooks, who was named game MVP, scored 30 points and tournament MVP Jaylin Galloway poured in 23 as Australia fought back from an early deficit to deny China a record-extending 17th triumph in the continental championship.
