New Zealand secured a 126-74 win over Syria in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 second round (Asia-Pacific · Group E).
The quarter scores (31-19, 34-24, 34-12, 27-19) underline several momentum swings. The 3th period (34-12) proved decisive for New Zealand.
J. Justice led with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 9-for-19 shooting.
[[player:1778|game:3344]]The outcome improves New Zealand's standing in Asia-Pacific · Group E, while Syria must tighten its approach in the final stretch of the second round.