China's Yi Jianlian (R) prepares to shoot during the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

China's Yi Jianlian wipes off sweat after the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

China's Liu Wei (C) goes up to the basket during the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

China's Wang Shipeng (C) fights for the ball during the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

China's Sun Yue (R) jumps to shoot during the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

China's head coach Donewald reacts during the Basketball World Championship preliminary round match against Russia in Ankara, capital of Turkey, Sept. 1, 2010. China lost by 80-89. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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