Wang Zhizhi scored a game-high 25 points in his first match with the Chinese basketball team since his return two months ago, giving them the win.

The former NBA player led China to beat the Sydney Kings 85-78 for their second victory in a row.

China snatched a 55-54 win over the Australian team in their first clash of the three-match series warmup for August's world championship in Japan.

Wang hit three three-pointers and had nine assists in his debut.

Teenage player Yi Jianlian added 15 points and 12 rebounds for China.

(CRI June 13, 2006)