New Zealand survived the comeback try of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jordan, 95-87, in extra time on Monday within the 2023 FIBA World Cup on the Mall of Asia Arena.
The former PBA Best Import scored Jordan’s final 9 factors in regulation, together with a four-point play with 10 seconds left to drive a tie and the additional interval.
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON.
38 POINTS.
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But the Kiwis took care of business in extra time to return away with the victory.
New Zealand led by as a lot as 12 factors, 42-30, on the 2:40 mark of the second interval earlier than they ended the primary half at 46-37 of their favor.
Izayah Le’afa paced New Zealand with 23 factors, whereas Shea Ili registered a double-double of 15 factors and 10 rebounds.
Hollis-Jefferson, however, had 39 factors, the best scoring output of a participant in a single recreation as of writing. He additionally posted 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jordan is without doubt one of the Asian groups competing within the World Cup together with the Philippines, China, Japan, Iraq, and Lebanon. The Asian workforce with the very best standings could have a slot within the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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This is New Zealand’s first win following a loss in opposition to the United States final Saturday.
—JMB, GMA built-in News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
