Yao leads China past Chinese Taipei 76-58 at Asian Champs
(crienglish.com)
Updated: 2005-09-10 08:42

China extended their lead in Group B at the ongoing Asian Championships after a second easy victory over Chinese Taipei: 76-58.

Houston Rockets star Yao Ming of China blocks a shot by a player of Chinses Taipei during their group match during the 23th Asian Basketball Championship at Al-Gharrafa hall in Doha, Qatar September 9, 2005. [Sina.com]

Super Center Yao Ming played only half of the game, still recorded 15 points, leading the Chinese squad, with eight boards, one steal and one assist.

Unlike their first match against Iran which looked more like Yao's one-man solo show, Yao's team mates began to step up in Friday's game with three players scoring double figures.

The win also secured China's place in the quarter-finals.