Takeaways from the Opals’ Asia Cup group play

The Australian Opals have gone 2-1 in group play at the FIBA Asia Cup. Before we get into elimination games, it's time to assess the tournament so far.

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The Australian Opals finished their group play in the Asia Cup on Thursday morning and despite eventually falling to China, there’s no doubt this undermanned squad is leaving everything on the floor and won’t die wondering as the tournament continues.

With the loss to China, 82-64, the Opals completed group play with a 2-1 record. Earli…