China beats South Korea 77-73 at FIBA World Cup

China had a smooth start into the second quarter as Guo made a jumper, both Wang and Zhao Rui scored under the basket. Ra then stood out to score nine points for a 32-31 lead for S. Korea. However, the hosts still led 35-32 into the second half.

After Zhou dominated the paint with four straight points for China, Lee made a three-pointer and Ra hit four straight points to put the game level at 39-all. As both sides struggled on fouls and field goal percentage, China kept a narrow lead at 54-52 before the fourth quarter.

A Choi Jun-yong three pointer started the final quarter. Guo hit a three-pointer to take a 61-55 lead for China, before Kim and Choi combined with six points to equalize, setting up the late-game drama.