/ Staff writer, with CNATaiwan’s men’s basketball team yesterday drained 17 three-pointers in a 91-69 rout of Qatar, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Asian Games in Japan.請繼續往下閱讀...The lopsided victory was largely powered by the team’s precision long-range shooting.Of the 17 three-pointers, seven came in the opening quarter, giving Taiwan an early 26-12 lead.Boosted by 40 percent shooting from long range, Taiwan also held an edge over Qatar in assists （26-13）, committed fewer turnovers （6-14） and steals （9-3）.Taiwan shooting guard Lin Ting-chien scored a game-high 21 points, including five three-pointers. Naturalized center Brandon Gilbeck added 12 points, nine rebounds and two steals.With a 2-1 record, Taiwan finished second in Group B, while group winner Iran also advanced to the final eight.Taiwan edged Jordan 83-80 in their opening group game on Thursday, but lost 72-69 to Iran on Saturday.Iran yesterday beat Jordan 81-68.Twelve teams divided into three groups are competing in the men’s basketball competition at the Asian Games, with the top two finishers in each group advancing to the quarter-finals.In yesterday’s Group A games, Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 100-89 and South Korea beat Japan 100-83.Group C would play their final two games today.Taiwan’s best results in the Asian Games were in 2018 and 2022, when the men’s basketball team finished fourth on both occasions.新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES
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