Indian women's team continued their winless streak as it lost to Thailand in a close game on the fourth day of the 26th FIBA Asia Basketball Championship here today.
In a close group game, India lost 63-65. Despite the loss, there were a lot of positives for India to build upon.
India out-rebounded Thailand 49 to 36, which included 14 offensive rebounds. India's Smruthi Radhakrishnan was the leading rebounder among players from both teams with 12 rebounds.
India also improved on their free throw shooting, converting at a rate of close to 74 per cent in this game.
India's final Group A game will be against Korea tomorrow.
Captain Anitha Paul Durai and India's most consistent player of the tournament, Jeena Skaria, led the way for their team on the offensive end.
Paul Durai played every minute of the game and contributed 14 points along with nine rebounds. Skaria ended up a game high for both teams of 21 points.
For Thailand, forwards Naphat Kruatiwa and Thidaporn Maihom were the main contributors. Kruatiwa put up 21 points, while Maihom had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
