2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Teams, rosters, storylines, how to watch live

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After dominating in the first window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, the Boomers will look to remain undefeated and take control of Group B.

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After defeating a game Philippines squad 84-68 on Thursday, They will shift their focus to Chinese Taipei on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 pm AEDT.

Both games will be played at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, VIC. Tickets for both games can be purchased via Ticketek Australia.

In the first window, Australia blew-out Chinese Taipei on the road 104-66 and followed that win up with an 82-58 win over Japan in Adelaide in front of 4,152 fans.

Kevin Lisch and Jesse Wagstaff join the roster after missing out in November. Seven NBL clubs will be represented in the second window.

The Australian Boomers roster for the second window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers:

NAME

CLUB

Angus Brandt

Perth Wildcats

Jason Cadee

Sydney Kings

Mitch Creek

Adelaide 36ers

Cameron Gliddon

Cairns Taipans

Chris Goulding

Melbourne United

Matt Hodgson

Adelaide 36ers

Nick Kay

Illawarra Hawks

Daniel Kickert

Brisbane Bullets

Kevin Lisch

Sydney Kings

Mitch McCarron

Cairns Taipans

Nathan Sobey

Adelaide 36ers

Jesse Wagstaff

Perth Wildcats

How to watch the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers LIVE:

Game: Australia vs. Philippines 

Result: Australia 84 Philippines 68

When: Thursday, February 22 at 7.30 pm AEDT
Where: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

TV: Fox Sports ch. 503

Stream: Foxtel Now

Game: Australia vs. Chinese Taipei

When: Sunday, February 25 at 3.00 pm AEDT
Where: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

TV: Fox Sports ch. 503

Stream: Foxtel Now

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