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Iranian hoopsters defeat China 63-60 in exhibition game

The Iran men's national basketball team (file photo)

The Iran men's national basketball team has defeated China in an exhibition game staged in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian.

The Iranians snatched a narrow victory on Tuesday, prevailing over their East Asian counterparts 63-60.

The Iranian basketball players opened the first quarter in a better fashion, and made diverse attacks and blocks.

The second quarter played out much like the first, and the Persians notched enough points to claim the first half 48-38.

The Iranian players were resolute and not willing to give away an inch. They scored points to surge ahead, and eventually sealed their win at 63-60.

The Iran men's national basketball team is scheduled to play two other scrimmages with Chinese teams later this week.


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