Zhou Qi (R) of China vies with Dmitriy Gavrilov of Kazakhstan during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Aleksandar Djordjevic (3rd L), head coach of China, talks with players during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Guo Ailun (R) of China vies with Oleg Balashov of Kazakhstan during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Guo Ailun (L) of Chian vies with Shaim Kuanov of Kazakhstan during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Zhao Rui (front) of China competes during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Cui Yongxi (R) of China shoots during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Wang Zhelin of China competes during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Zhu Xuhang (L) of China competes during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Guo Ailun (L) of China vies with Oleg Balashov of Kazakhstan during the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)
Players of China pose for photos prior to the Group F match between China and Kazakhstan of FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)