Iran National Men Basketball Team collected a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games. 

Iran press/Iran: Despite loosing to Chinese basketball team in a very competitive and close game on Saturday, Iran National Men Basketball Team could secure a silver medal at 2018 Asian Games.

Before that Iran secured a ticket to the final by defeating South Korea in a tight match that ended 80-68 on Thursday. 

Iranian coach Mehran Shahintab said after the match with South Korean team that it was an intense match as both teams were strong in both offense and defense. 

"South Korea had a strong team four years ago when they defeated us. Today our team had motivation to win," he said.