Australia book Quarter-Final spot with rout of Chinese Taipei

BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Australia booked their Quarter-Final spot with a 90-50 win over Chinese Taipei on Saturday afternoon.

Unable to shake free in the opening stages, Australia reeled off a 7-0 run to end the first quarter period, and then held Chinese Taipei to just 9 points in the second to hold a comfortable 22 point lead at halftime. 

The Boomers carried on rolling in the second half, putting 45 points on the board to cruise into the quarter finals.

Mitch Creek led Australia with 22 points, Brandt had 12, whilst Newley had 9 assists to go with his 9 points.

Cheng Liu had 17 to lead Chinese Taipei, who dropped to 1-2.