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Summary Yi Jianlian scored 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead hosts China to their 15th Asian title.
Forward Yi Jianlian knocked down a free throw with 28 seconds left to give China a 70-69 victory over Jordan Sunday to win the Asian championship and secure a berth to the 2012 London Olympics.Yi scored 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead hosts China to their 15th Asian title in a pressure-packed game before a wild capacity crowd in Wuhan. He was named the most valuable player.The championship was Chinas first since superstar Yao Ming retired in July and signals that the worlds most populous nation will remain a power in the region without the former NBA giant.Chinas basketball team have represented Asia at every Olympic Games since 1976.Yi was fouled on a questionable call when he collided with Ali Zaghab while fighting for a rebound on Jordans end of the court with 28 seconds remaining. Yi missed the first free throw, but made the second.The loss ended Jordans dream run here after they eliminated two-time reigning champions Iran 88-84 in a shock quarter-final upset, then won their semi-final against the Philippines 75-61 on Saturday.Rasheim Wright led Jordan with 26 points, including the last eight straight points for his team and a three pointer that tied the game at 69-69 and silenced the home crowd.Silver medallists Jordan and third-placed South Korea still have a chance to qualify for London if they can take one of the three spots on offer at next years Olympic qualifying tournament.Iran finished fifth at the tournament, but had the second best record with eight wins and one defeat. Jordan, the third place finisher in 2009, ended the tournament with a record of five wins and four losses. China remained undefeated.In the bronze medal game, shooters Cho Sung-Min and Moon Tae-Jong each hit a three pointer in the final minute, helping South Korea overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat the Philippines 70-68.Cho led South Korea with 20 points, while the Philippines were led by Marcus Douthit, the leading scorer and rebounder in Wuhan with 27 points and 22 rebounds.
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