At a glance

Fiba Asia World Cup qualifier, at Pierre Gemayel Arena, Beirut: Lebanon 77 (Ali Haidar 21, Jad Khalil 11, Hayk Gyokchyan 10, Karim Zeinoun 10) New Zealand 65 (Tohi Smith-Milner 17, Ethan Rusbatch 13, Taylor Britt 11). 1Q: 18-22; HT: 31-37; 3Q 53-48.

McNaught and Anzac Rissetto on debut, had looked on the way to another victory when they led 22-18 at the end of the first quarter and 37-31 at halftime. But a 22-11 third period catapulted the hosts into a 53-48 lead at the final break, and the New Zealanders were unable to haul them in.

The New Zealanders complete the November window with a visit to Jordan on Monday (NZT).