{
  "id": 7703361,
  "title": "(Asiad) Sharpshooting forward credits teammates' work on defense in big win over Jordan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/asiad-sharpshooting-forward-credits-teammates-work-on-defense-in-big",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T04:23:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260916006000315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA, Japan -- South Korean basketball star Lee Hyun-jung credited his team's defense for his 28-point performance in the Asian Games quarterfinal win against Jordan. The 114-80 victory came at Aichi International Arena, with Lee hitting 6 of 10 three-pointers. South Korea dominated in the first quarter, leading 28-8, and Lee's teammate Moon Jeong-hyeon was particularly impactful defensively. Lee praised Choi Jun-yong's professionalism, who joined the team late and played strongly. The South Korean team has won four consecutive games, setting the stage for their first Asiad gold since 2014.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Lee Hyun-jung was the offensive star for Sou...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Hyun-jung scored 28 points in Asian Games quarterfinal win",
    "South Korea dominated first quarter 28-8, securing 114-80 victory",
    "Moon Jeong-hyeon and Choi Jun-yong praised for strong defensive play"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) S. Korea blows out Jordan to reach men's basketball semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/asiad-s-korea-blows-out-jordan-to-reach-mens-basketball-semifinals",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:07:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}