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Warm-up match - Zhang Ziyu scored 16 points, with all 13 players contributing to the team's victory over Japan by 32 points.

On June 20, Beijing time, the Chinese women's basketball team continued their fourth warm-up match against the Japanese women's team. After four quarters of competition, the Chinese women's team defeated Japan 93-61. A total of 14 players from the Chinese team played, with 13 scoring points, and Zhang Ziyu leading the team with 16 points.


In the first quarter, the Chinese team took the lead by utilizing fast breaks and strong attacks in the paint. The Japanese team responded quickly and decisively, also hitting three-pointers from the perimeter, keeping the score very close.

In the second quarter, the Chinese women's team launched an 8-0 run to extend their lead.Okuyama Rika's cut to the basket helped the Japanese team break their scoring drought. Wang Siyu hit a three-pointer, while Fujimoto Aiko responded with three free throws. Zhang Ziyu dominated inside like a force of nature, followed by Zhai Ruoyun and Jia Saiqi scoring consecutively. With Wang Jiaqing making both of her free throws, the Chinese women's team led by 20 points. At halftime, China was ahead 51-31.

After the break, the Chinese women's team continued their offensive surge, starting with a 7-0 run to further extend their lead.Miyama Moena hit a three-pointer during a fast break to stop the bleeding for Japan, but the Chinese team maintained their momentum and quickly expanded the lead to 30 points. After establishing a significant lead, the Chinese women's team brought in their substitutes, allowing Japan to make a small comeback. Zhai Ruoyun hit a crucial three-pointer to stabilize the Chinese team's position. At the end of the third quarter, China led Japan 73-47.

In the final quarter, Zhang Ziyu returned to the court, dominating under the basket. Wang Siyu hit a three-pointer, bringing the Chinese team's lead back to nearly 30 points. The Chinese women's team then substituted in their bench players to practice team strategies. As the game neared its end, the main players returned to finish strong, ultimately winning 93-61 against Japan.

Starting lineups:

China: Zhang Ru, Han Xu, Yang Shuyu, Li Yuan, Luo Xinhuan

Japan: Yabu Minami, Kuribayashi Miku, Noguchi Sakura, Kaneno Noika, Ikawa Mai

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