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New Zealand have beaten Hong Kong 88-49 in Auckland to post two wins from two in their Asia Cup basketball qualifier group

New Zealand have beaten Hong Kong 88-49 in Auckland to post two wins from two in their Asia Cup basketball qualifier group

26 February 2024

Tyrell Harrison scored 18 points and eight rebounds - the game also saw debuts for 17-year-olds Hayden Jones and Julius Halaifonua.

The Tall Blacks now have a break in international action ahead of July's Olympic qualifying tournament in Greece, where they face Slovenia and Croatia.

They also square off against the Philippines in Manila and Chinese Taipei in Christchurch for the next window of the Asia Cup Qualifiers in November.

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