Facing one of the tournament\u2019s top contenders, India showcased immense grit and composure, holding an 80-76 lead with less than a minute left in regulation time. But Jordan\u2019s experience and clutch shooting saw them claw back, eventually edging past the young Indian team in extra time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arvind Krishnan led India\u2019s charge with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Pranav Prince added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and a crucial block. Prince\u2019s all-round performance was instrumental in India taking control late in the fourth quarter, including the key bucket that gave them a two-possession cushion with 53 seconds remaining.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the heartbreak, it was a performance that turned heads and underlined India\u2019s growing potential in Asian basketball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have a young team, and we just had some mental breakdowns at the end. But really proud. This is a team that I guess was not supposed to be as good as, but we had a chance,\u201d said India head coach Scott Flemming after the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s defensive effort stood out throughout, with the team pushing Jordan to the limit. The final possession in regulation saw Prince, once again in the thick of things, drawing defenders before dishing to Muin Bek Hafeez, whose buzzer-beating attempt narrowly missed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jordan\u2019s Hashem Abbas finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds, proving the difference-maker down the stretch, while Dar Tucker led all scorers with 30 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s defensive effort stood out throughout, with the team pushing Jordan to the limit. The final possession in regulation saw Prince, once again in the thick of things, drawing defenders before dishing to Muin Bek Hafeez, whose buzzer-beating attempt narrowly missed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In all 16 teams that have qualified for the top continental event have been divided into four groups of four each, with the pool-topper gaining a direct spot in the quarterfinals. The teams<\/p>\r\n\r\n