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The Tall Blacks have overcome a sluggish shooting display to beat Chinese Taipei 81-64 in Christchurch, booking their place in next year's Asia Cup

The Tall Blacks have overcome a sluggish shooting display to beat Chinese Taipei 81-64 in Christchurch, booking their place in next year's Asia Cup

26 November 2024

New Zealand opened up a 17-point lead at quarter-time, only to see that advantage reduced to five before the final stanza.

The hosts made six three-pointers from 31 attempts - and had a 57 percent success rate at the free throw line.

Coach Judd Flavell says their lower ranked opposition applied pressure.

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