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In the William Jones Cup International Basketball Invitational held at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium, Taiwan Blue put on an impressive display, defeating the Australian team 90-56, marking a successful opening game. This match attracted numerous basketball fans, with the crowd captivated by Taiwan's performance.

Right from the start, Taiwan Blue displayed their high spirits and quickly established a significant advantage with powerful offensive plays. In the first quarter, they made six three-pointers, building a lead of 32-6. The crowd was thrilled by the spectacular dunks from the Ho brothers, creating an electrifying atmosphere.

As the game progressed into the second quarter, Taiwan Blue continued to expand their lead, taking a commanding 54-16 advantage by halftime. Despite Australia's efforts, they could not match Taiwan's pace. By the third quarter, Taiwan's lead had stretched over 40 points, making the outcome of the match seem inevitable.

Throughout the game, Taiwan Blue's team shooting percentage reached an impressive 41.7%, with all 12 players who took the court scoring points. Ho Po was the standout player with 16 points, followed by Lin Bing-Sheng with 14 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Lin Ting-Chien contributed 11 points, while Alashan had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Despite concerns regarding his injury that delayed his participation, Gao Bo-Kai ultimately started and scored 2 points.

This match not only marked a successful start for Taiwan Blue but also proved to be a resounding victory over the Australian team, demonstrating the rising strength of Taiwanese basketball.