But the opponent team fought back with a 9-0 spurt to cut the gap 69-70. Zhang and Wang Zhizhi made the fast break and lay-up for China's last 4 points before the Australians recovered.

"It was sad for us to lose the game, "Chinese head coach Guo Shiqiang said, "We didn't play well in the last two minutes, especially in the last seconds when we made a mistake."

China forced Australia 22 turnovers while committing 16 themselves, but a turnover in the last seconds nailed their loss.

China, however, still have chance to meet Australia in the Monday's final if they win over Turkey on Sunday in their last round-robin game.

Early on Saturday, Turkey rolled to a lopsided 60-37 triumph over Angola, condemning the defending champion to two straight defeats.

Turkey took control early, leading by 10 in the first period and by as many as 25 before taking a 55-25 advantage into the fourth quarter.

Cankaya Yunus scored 13 points for Turkey, Sonkol Umit got 12 and Buker Everen nailed 11. Angloa, who lost to China 62-88 Friday, was led by Pualo Barros with 10 points.

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