Source: CCTV.com

06-11-2007 10:36

China have just lost their chance to claim a fourth consecutive title at the Asian Championship in Incheon, South Korea after being beaten by the hosts 79-73 in the final.

The defending champions started confidently enough. But the hosts' morale was high, and they extended their lead with fast attacks and a steady defense.

China fought back to keep themselves in the game, narrowing the gap to just five points at one point in the fourth quarter.

But South Korea held on to their lead, taking the victory and booking a ticket to next year's Beijing Olympics.