South Korea pulled off a narrow 80-76 road victory over China in a thrilling FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifier on November 28, 2025. This result marked a significant upset and a major early boost for South Korea's qualification hopes, while handing China a disappointing home loss. The match was a tense, physical battle throughout, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. South Korea's guard play was decisive in the final minutes, as they executed their half-court offense with precision and hit crucial free throws under pressure. China, relying on their size advantage, managed to keep the game close but was plagued by untimely turnovers and missed opportunities in the paint down the stretch. The four-point win is a historic one for South Korea in this fierce rivalry and immediately adds intrigue to the group standings in the Asian qualifiers.