India beat Syria 85-74 to begin 2024 Olympics qualifiers with a bang — Highlights
End of 1st Half: India 48-35 Syria
It's been a topsy turvy first half. India's attack looked unstoppable in the 1st quarter, but has looked suspect in the 2nd. Syria have done well to come back in Q2. Pranav's moments of magic the difference between the two sides still. And fittingly, just as the buzzer goes for half time, it is Pranav again who jumps up from nowhere to basket!
India lead by 13 points at Half Time
Pranav Prince (14 points) the undisputed star of the match so far
Even as Syria continue to come back into the game, it's Prince who remains a thorn in their side. Prince shoots from the right again. It's a 3-pointer! India's lead increases to 16. We go into the final timeout of the 1st half.
IND 43-30 SYR after 15 minutes
Syria have taken an 11-7 lead in Q2. India domination in Q1 still keeps them ahead on final score. A few errors show in India's attacks now.
Syria bounce back, IND 33-21 after 13 minutes
Syria were staring down the barrel after Q1, but they have scored a few good points in Q2. A 3-pointer for them reduces the gap to 12 points. India still runaway leaders, but they'd do well to stop this tide.
IND 31-16 after 1st quarter
It's been all India in this first quarter!
Here's the stats from India's starters:
Pranav Prince dominates Syria
Syria have been boxed in! Amjyot scores, Harsh Dagar scores, but it's Pranav is someone who Syria have no answer for.
IND 19-10 SYR after 8 minutes
Syria bounce back with a series of points, but then it's Prince again who wafts in through the Syrian defence to score a 2-pointer. India have a 9-point lead at 19-10 as Syria take a timeout.
Prince shows excellent defence, India hold on to lead
Prince with some super defence helps India hold on to their lead even as Syria look to bounce back egged on by their crowd's ferocious drumbeats.
IND 10-4 SYR after 4 minutes
India take early lead
There's a raucuous crowd supporting the home team Syria. But it's India who make a dazzling start to go 6-2 up in the first 2 minutes.
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