The Indian men’s basketball team’s struggles in the second half continued as they lost 53-69 to Qatar in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. For Qatar, their head coach’s three months of presence has already made a notable difference. In contrast, it has been three months since Scott Fleming was reappointed as India’s head coach, but the team's woes have persisted, as the core players remain the same.

Second-Half Woes Persist for India

After starting strong with three-point shooting in the first half, the Indian team went cold in the second, leading to another loss in the competition. With this defeat, their chances of advancing to the next round look slim.

Coach Scott Fleming, in his post-match conference, stated that the team's identity revolves around three-point shooting, but the shots simply weren't falling in the second half. Seven players attempted three-pointers, with captain Muin Bek leading the team in scoring, going 5-for-7 from beyond the arc at 71.43%.