Saudi Basketball Team Defeats Jordan in Second Match at FIBA Asia Cup
The Saudi team ended the first quarter ahead by 4 points (21–17) and extended its lead to 15 points by halftime (48–31).
In the third quarter, the Saudis maintained their dominance with a 67–53 lead. Jordan mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, reducing the gap to just 4 points, but the Saudi team held on to claim the win.
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