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Yi and Wang Back in Action as China Beats Croatia

Friday, 13th June 2008 ~ Maggie ~ Link ~ Comments (2)

Yi Jianlian and Wang Zhizhi, two of China's men's basketball team's Big Three, returned to action yesterday after missing several weeks due to injuries.

China beat Croatia 65-60 in an exhibition match in Yantai, Shandong province. Wang was China's leading scorer with 19 and Yi had 8 points and 7 rebounds. The injured Yao Ming still has not returned to the team.

"Wang and Yi both are far from their best status," China coach Jonas Kaziauskas said after game, according to a Xinhua report. "They just recovered from injuries, so they need more time with the team for their best."

Last night's game will air on CCTV Sports tonight at 7:42 (don't ask). China and Croatia play again in Shanghai on Saturday and in Jiyuan, Henan province, on Monday.

Tags: basketball, Jonas Kazlauskas, Wang Zhizhi, Yi Jianlian