Korea blows out Jordan to reach men's basketball semifinals
NAGOYA, Japan — Korea breezed past Jordan 114-80 to reach the semifinals of the men's basketball tournament at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday, moving within two wins of claiming its first gold medal in a dozen years. Korea dominated Jordan in all aspects in the blowout quarterfinal victory at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, where forward Lee Hyun-jung led the way with…
In Nagoya, Japan, Korea defeated Jordan 114-80 on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals of the men's basketball tournament at the Asian Games. This victory brought Korea closer to its first gold medal in a dozen years. The quarterfinal match was a blowout, with Korea dominating Jordan in every aspect. Forward Lee Hyun-jung was the standout performer for Korea, scoring 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting in just under 21 minutes.
He made six three-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds, leading the team with 10-of-15 shooting. Coach Nikolajs Mazurs has now guided Korea to four consecutive wins in Nagoya, following a perfect record during the preliminary phase with wins over Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Japan. Korea will face the winner of the Iran-Bahrain match on Friday, with the final showdown set to take place in Nagoya.
Korea last secured the men's basketball gold medal in 2014 at home in Incheon, finishing with bronze in 2018 and being eliminated in the quarterfinals in 2023. Korea set the tone from the start, opening the game with a 10-0 run and showcasing strong defensive play.
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