New Zealand steamroll past Kazakhstan in FIBA Asia Cup opener

BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Take a look back at the highlights from the opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017, as New Zealand steamrolled past Kazakhstan 70-49.

New Zealand put the game out of reach in the third quarter, where they outscored Kazakhstan 25-15 and cruised the rest of the way.

The 23-year-old Derone Raukawa led the Tall Blacks with 17 points and 6 rebounds, with Finn Delaney adding a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Alexandr Zhigulin top scored for Kazakhstan with 9 points.