JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia used a big second quarter to pull off a 76-73 upset against Jordan to break through into the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 win column, Thursday night at the King Abdullah Sports Center.
The hosts, from a slim lead after the game’s first 10 minutes, waxed hot and went on to outscore their foes, 27-14, to establish a 48-31 lead at the half – a cushion good enough to hold off a late rally by the Falcons.
So ecstatic were the supportive home crowd that trooped to the venue as the team finally witnessed their efforts lead to a victory after falling just short of accomplishing a stunner against China back in the opening day.
Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman led the Saudis with 25 points, alongside 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
Mo Alsuwailem notched a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds and although they were the only players to finish in double figures for the team, all but one of the nine players fielded scored at least three.
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