Yi Jianlian (L) of China breaks through during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)

Li Nan (2nd L), head coach of China, gives instructions during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Yi Jianlian (R) of China competes against Adam Hrycaniuk of Poland during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Zhao Rui of China goes to the basket during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Yi Jianlian (R) of China goes up to the basket past Adam Hrycaniuk of Poland during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Guo Ailun (L) of China reacts after fouling out during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Li Nan, head coach of China, gives instructions during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

Sun Minghui (R) of China tries to steal the ball from A.J. Slaughter of Poland during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Zhai Xiaochuan (C) of China is fouled during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Guo Ailun of China reacts after fouling out during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Zhou Qi (L) of China fights for a rebound with Adam Hrycaniuk of Poland during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Yi Jianlian (top R) of China defends during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Sun Minghui (C) of China goes up to the basket during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Guo Ailun (R) of China reacts after fouling out during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Guo Ailun of China reacts after fouling out during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Yao Ming (C), Chairman of the China Basketball Association, stands up during the national anthem ceremony before the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Dominik Olejniczak (2nd R) of Poland celebrates with his teammates after the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Zhao Rui (L) and Zhou Qi of China react during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Zhao Rui (L) and Zhao Jiwei celebrate after scoring during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Dominik Olejniczak (C) of Poland celebrates with his teammates after the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.

Guo Ailun of China reacts after fouling out during the group A match between China and Poland at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 2, 2019.