The Tall Blacks have been beaten handily by the Australian Boomers 81-52 in their Asia Cup qualifying game in Cairns.

With both teams fielding inexperienced rosters, the Boomers put the result beyond doubt with a 26-9 fourth quarter in their favour.

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