BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Korea watched Shea Ili's shot bounce off the rim as time expired to pull out a 76-75 win over New Zealand on Saturday evening in Lebanon.

Ung Heo's free throw with 27 seconds remaining ultimately proved to be the winner, as Korea held on after a dramatic third quarter rally from New Zealand to get back into the game.

Despite the loss, New Zealand stay on top of Group C due to points differential.

Sekeun Oh had 13 points and 7 rebounds as Korea's top performer, whilst Jonghyun Lee finished with 16 points on five of six shooting.

Derone Raukawa led New Zealand with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.