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FIBA Asia Championship: India Lose to Korea in 5th-8th Classification Match
Indian basketball team, which entered the knockout stage for the first time in 12 years, will play Qatar on Saturday in the 7th-8th classification match.
Amjyot Singh was India's star performer against South Korea with 24 points. (Image credit: FIBA Asia)
Changsha, China:
India lost to South Korea 72-117 in their 5th-8th classification match of the basketball Asia Championship here on Friday. (India lose to China in Quarter-finals)
India fielded a second string team hoping to give exposure to the younger players.
India's points tally was headed by Amjyot Singh (24) and Amritpal Singh (18).
But it was not enough for a victory as the Indian team was second best for the entire duration of the match.
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India will play their 7th-8th classification match against Qatar on Saturday.
Irrespective of the outcome, India is assured of its best ever finish in 12 years in the competition.
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