TEHRAN - Iran have inched closer to booking a ticket to the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup after beating Qatar by 38 points, 84-46.
The victory pushed Iran to a 4-1 record, moving to the top spot of Group E. A win over Saudi Arabia on Monday at Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan would propel Team Melli to the continental tilt, where it finished with a silver medal back in 2017.
Samad Nikkhah Bahrami led the mugging with 16 points on 2-of-3 shooting from distance, to go with his three steals and two assists, while Mohammad Jamshidi also orchestrated the attack with his 13 points and eight dimes.
Meho Haracic was the lone bright spot for the Qataris with his 17 points and three rebounds off the bench.