Asian powerhouse team, China scored one of their lowest scoring game in recent memory after they were defeated by Argentina with the final score at 44-61 in the recently concluded Stankovic Cup Continental Tournament.
The Chinese national team was once again led by NBA and Asian veteran, Yi Jianlian who scored with 22 points and poured out 9 rebounds, but none of his teammates were anywhere close to his scoring.
China was desperate on their attempt against the eventual champion Argentina, the Chinese made an awful performance with their 14/34 shooting rate on the paint, and 0/14 shooting in the three points area.
The Chinese were considered as one of the top contenders in the upcoming 27th FIBA Asia Championship to be played in Manila from Aug 1-11.
China, preparing to defend their gold medal at the 27th FIBA Asia Championship, are scheduled to play against Macedonia and Montenegro in a tri-nation tournament in Kunshan from July 19-21.
At the 27th FIBA Asia Championship, China are drawn with Iran, Korea and Malaysia in Group C of the Prelim Round. The team is currently coach by Panagiotis Giannakis.