China to face USA in basketball final

Miao Lijie of china aims for the basket in a game against cuba. (Photo credit: Xinhhua)Photo Gallery>>(BEIJING, April 24) -- China, the host of the "Good Luck Beijing" CNPC Women's Basketball International Invitational Tournament, earned a spot in the final after extending their winning streak to four games, defeating Cuba 66-58 last night in round robin play. The USA reached the final by pushing their tournament record to 3-1, beating New Zealand yesterday 78-60.

With their final's berths secure, the two teams will have an opportunity to size each other up as they meet today to conclude round robin competition.

Also on the schedule: Korea (2-2) plays Cuba (1-3) and Australia (2-2) meets New Zealand (0-4).

There will be no matches on Friday. The bronze medal game is schedule for 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 16. The finals will start on the same day at 8:00 p.m.