Heads of State Cup: Basketball Upset & Comeback Victory

Posted: 3:42pm 20/01/2026

The 65th Heads of State Cup National Basketball Game | Fighting fiercely to extinguish the
After a fierce roller coaster ride, Johor returned to winning ways by defeating Perak in the Men’s Group A.

(Furong Comprehensive News on the 20th)put out”fire”,Men’s basketball team in the 65th sessionGet back on track!

In today’s Men’s Group A battle at the Seremban Flower City Integrated Sports Center, Johor finally defeated the veteran powerhouse Perak 77 to 71, rebounding from last night’s loss to the overlord Negeri Sembilan.

Scored only 7 points in the second quarter and lost the lead.Rounan’s late offensive attack seals the victory

This battle was a back-and-forth between the two sides, with Rounan taking the lead 17-2 at the start and still holding a 9-point advantage (25-16) at the end of the first quarter. But in the second quarter, Perak Man defeated Rounan 20-7 in a single quarter, but entered the second half with a 4-point lead.

The game continued, and Rounan caught up at the beginning of the third quarter, and then started a tug-of-war with Perak. After the first three quarters, Rounan once again led 55-50.

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In the early part of the final quarter, Rounan launched another key offensive of 12-2, opening up a double-digit point difference with Perak. Afterwards, Perak Man rushed to catch up, but Rou Man still had the last laugh with 77 to 71.

For Rounan, Zheng Zunkai scored 17 points, captain Huang Kaijie scored 16 points and 9 rebounds, and Lin Zhiwei scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Perak Man’s Diao Zhenjie scored 19 points and 5 rebounds, Xie Zihong scored 17 points, and Huang Ronggan scored 12 points, but Lai Guorong missed all 6 shots and only scored 2 points.

Morio chases the police tonight

The Negeri Sembilan men’s basketball team, which is aiming for 8 consecutive championships at home, will chase the police tonight after winning against Perak and Johor in the first 2 rounds.

The other men’s Group A clash that day was between Putrajaya and Penang.

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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