23+12+10! China's three major forwards! Cui Yongxi completely sealed the game

A patient and flawless team combination, culminating in a finish by Cui Yongxi.

It's Cui again, first blocking an opponent's shot from the front, then fearlessly chasing down a two-handed power dunk.

The familiar Cui Yongxi—indeed, no one understands how to use him better than Guo Shiqiang, as the two spent two seasons together at the Guangzhou team. Moreover, since he was a former two-way contract player for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, giving him time and opportunities allows him to find himself again.

The more outstanding Cui Yongxi performs for the national team, the more it benefits his performance in the CBA next season, mainly by helping him regain his confidence on the court. Last season with the Guangdong team, he came off the bench in every game, averaging 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game during the regular season, with shooting percentages of 39.8% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. In this year's playoffs, he averaged 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15 minutes per game, with shooting percentages of 33.3% from the field and 20% from three-point range.

Back to the game: this match between China and Australia was mainly a training exercise, so all players saw action in the first half, each getting opportunities to showcase themselves. China led 44-42 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Australia's offense went cold, with frequent misses from beyond the arc. On the Chinese side, 21-year-old rising star Wang Haoran from the Shenzhen team suddenly erupted, scoring consecutively and leading his team to a 22-15 run in that quarter, entering the final period with a 9-point lead.

In the fourth quarter, Australia mounted a strong comeback, especially as their outside shooting regained touch, steadily closing the gap. China's top forward, Wang Junjie, stepped up and engaged in a scoring battle, helping the team maintain their lead throughout.

Finally, Cui Yongxi received a pass from Zhao Jiwei, hit a crucial three-pointer while defended by two opponents, completely ending the game's suspense. China defeated Australia 91-81, successfully defending their home court.

This was a game decided by the wing players, underscoring the undeniable importance of forwards in modern basketball.

China's national team statistics are as follows:

Wang Junjie: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Cui Yongxi: 12 points in less than 18 minutes off the bench, with a game-high plus-minus of +12; Wang Haoran: 10 points and 5 rebounds, albeit with 3 turnovers.

Australia's national team statistics are as follows: