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Opals, Jackson brush off China in Olympics warm-up

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Veteran Lauren Jackson has put in another solid display in the Opals' win over China. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has taken another step towards a fifth Olympics as Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase pressed claims for Paris tickets in the Opals' 94-66 friendly win over China.

Jackson, who has emerged from retirement to chase Olympic gold, put in a solid showing at Melbourne's John Cain Arena on Wednesday night.

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