China’s Han Xu (right) and Li Meng celebrate after beating Japan 73-71 on Sunday in the final of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Mark Baker/VCG

Han defends against Maki Takada of Japan. Han got a double-double in the game with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists. Photo: May Bailey/VCG

Japan’s Stephanie Mawuli guards Li during the final. Li contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in the final. Photo: Andy Cheung/VCG

China’s Li Yuan tries to dribble past Japan’s Mai Yamamoto. Li chalked up 7 points and 6 rebounds in the final. Photo: Mark Baker/VCG

China’s Jin Weina is guarded by Japan’s Saki Hayashi. Photo: Andy Cheung/VCG

China’s Wang Siyu drives to the basket. Wang scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the game. Photo: Izhar Khan/VCG

China’s Yang Liwei attempts a layup during the semifinal of the women’s Asia Cup in Sydney on Saturday. China trounced Australia 74-60 in the game. Photo: Andy Cheung/VCG

China’s Zhang Ru battles for the ball with South Korea’s Park Jisu in a group stage game in Sydney on Wednesday. China secured an 87-81 victory that game. Photo: Mark Baker/VCG

China’s Yang Shuyu drives past a defender during a group stage game against New Zealand on Thursday. China defeated New Zealand 80-46. Photo: Andy Cheung/VCG

China defeated Lebanon 89-44 on June 26. Photo: Izhar Khan/VCG

Team China celebrates during Sunday’s medal ceremony. The tournament victory marks the team’s first FIBA Women's Asia Cup title in over a decade. Photo: VCG

Spectators cheer on the players during the final. Photo: IC Photo