Kyle Anderson shines, but China loses to South Sudan / News - Basketnews.com

Kyle Anderson scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, but China suffered a second straight FIBA World Cup 2023 loss.

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After going scoreless in his FIBA World Cup debut for China, Kyle Anderson, also known as Li Kaier, bounced back in the second game against South Sudan.

South Sudan / Schedule

South Sudan Puerto Rico96-101 China South Sudan69-89 South Sudan SerbiaWed08:00

However, his efforts were not enough to secure the win against the World Cup debutants, 69-89.

Anderson scored a game-high 22 points (7/14 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 5/8 FT), grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, and collected 19 EFF over 32 minutes of play.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward scored his first points for China with 3:10 minutes into the game and ended the 29-minute drought.

He missed all of his 9 field-goal attempts in the first FIBA World Cup 2023 game vs. Serbia. His plus/minus rating was -35.

With two defeats in as many games, China has very slim chances of advancing to the Second Round. China would be eliminated if Serbia lost to Puerto Rico on Monday.

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