Kuwait beat Nepal 88 to 65 in the FIBA Asia Cup on Thursday. The visitors set the tone early and never looked back, converting their advantage into a comfortable margin. Nepal struggled to find rhythm from the opening tip-off.
It was a familiar pattern for the hosts, who had suffered a heavy 110-64 defeat to the United Arab Emirates two days earlier. Kuwait, by contrast, showed more resilience coming into this fixture. They had bounced back from a narrow 75-72 loss to UAE with an 88-63 victory over Oman on Wednesday.
The final scoreline reflected the gap in momentum between the two sides. Kuwait controlled the tempo throughout, while Nepal's defence appeared disjointed. The visitors took their opportunities when they came, extending their lead whenever the hosts threatened to close the gap.
Recent form suggests Kuwait are finding some consistency. Their five-game record includes four losses and one win, but the result against Oman offered a glimpse of what they can produce. Nepal's struggles continue, with this defeat adding to their difficult campaign so far.
The result leaves Nepal further adrift in the standings. Kuwait move closer to securing their position, though the tournament is still young. What matters now is whether the hosts can regroup before the next round.