Asia-Basket.com All-Asian Games Awards 2010 - Nov 30, 2010 (by Emiliano)
MVP: Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-79) of
Best Guard: Lee Seung-Jun (186-G-88) of
Best Forward: Targuy Ngombo (196-F-89) of
Best Center: Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-79) of
Best Defensive Player: Asghar Kardoust (210-C-86) of
Best Coach: Donewald Bob Jr. of
1st Team
G: Lee Seung-Jun (186-88) of
G: Lee Hsueh-Lin (176-84) of
F: Targuy Ngombo (196-89) of
C/F: Kosuke Takeuchi (205-85) of
C: Wang ZhiZhi (214-79) of
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China clinch Gold at Asian Games - Nov 26, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
3-4 place
Japan - Iran 66-74
Iran celebrated the victory on the final day of action at Asian Games in Guangzhou. They held off Japan to step onto the pedestal. Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency: SportsList Inc.) exploded with 27 points to lead the effort. Iran put their noses in front early in the encounter. They ensured a 5-point lead before Japan stepped up to cut the distance. Led by Takumi Ishizaki (188-G-84) Japan managed to pull within just two points at the first break 24:26 [read more]
3-4 place
Japan - Iran 66-74 Iran celebrated the victory on the final day of action at Asian Games in Guangzhou. They held off Japan to step onto the pedestal. Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency: SportsList Inc.) exploded with 27 points to lead the effort. Iran put their noses in front early in the encounter. They ensured a 5-point lead before Japan stepped up to cut the distance. Led by Takumi Ishizaki (188-G-84) Japan managed to pull within just two points at the first break 24:26. Iran opened the second frame on an 11:5 run to clear off once again. They raced to a 43:36 halftime advantage. Iran did not slow down in the third period. They were more accurate from the field and secured a 59:50 lead at the final intermission. Iran used all of their experience to keep Japan at bay throughout the final stanza. Iran avoided drama of the final minutes and ensured a comfortable win at the end. Asghar Kardoust notched 13 points and 7 rebounds for Iran. Mahdi Kamrani (181-G-82) and Hamed Sohrabnejad (206-C/F-83, agency: SportsList Inc.) had 10 points each in the victory. Takumi Ishizaki replied with 17 points for Japan. Kosuke Takeuchi (205-C/F-85) netted 13 points and collected 9 rebounds in the losing effort.
5-6 place
Philippines - Qatar 71-81 Qatar crowned their Asian Games campaign with victory. They defeated Philippines to finish in the fifth overall position. Targuy Ngombo (196-F-89, agency: Court Side) delivered 25 points and 12 rebounds for Qatar in this one. The teams stayed close in the opening frame. They exchanged baskets and the scoreboard read 17:17 at the first break. Qatar pulled ahead early in the second period but not for too long. A roller-coaster action continued as Philippines pulled in front and posted a 39:36 lead at the interval. Philippines maintained the lead throughout the third quarter. They entered the fourth stanza up by as many as 4 points 64:60. But a disastrous start to the fourth term did not allow Philippines to succeed. Qatar went on a 16:3 run early in the final quarter to leave their opponents behind. Qatar did not surrender the advantage in the reminder of the contest and raced to the victory at the end. Baker Ahmad Mohammed (199-F-86) produced 19 points and 10 rebounds for Qatar. Khalid Suliman Abdi (198-F/G-87) netted 17 points in the victory. Kelly Williams (198-F-82, college: Oakland) replied with 20 points for Philippines. Asi Taulava (206-C-73, college: BYU-Hawaii) provided 13 points and 19 rebounds in the losing case.
7-8 place
North Korea - Jordan 74-79 Jordan finished their Asian Games campaign on a high note. They knocked down DPR Korea to occupy the seventh overall position. Abdullah Abuqoura (202-C-84) stepped up with 20 points, 13 boards and 4 assists for the winners. DPR Korea raced in front early in the encounter but Jordan quickly denied the effort. They grabbed the lead to post a 23:19 advantage at the first break. Jordan used a 14:2 run in the second quarter to ensure a comfortable 17-point lead at the interval. DPR Korea refused to surrender as they changed the complexion of the encounter in the third term. The Korean side increased the tempo and narrowed the gap at only 2 points with one quarter remaining 55:57. Jordan tried to play aggressively in the fourth period as they maintained the lead. Fadel Alnajjar (192-G-85) and Abdullah Abuqoura stepped up for Jordan late in regulation and sealed the winning outcome. Fadel Alnajjar produced 14 points for the winners. Malek Khashan (185-G-85) netted 12 points for Jordan. Byol Sin Kum (191-F-87) responded with 18 points for DPR Korea. Kwang Kye (180-G-84) and Jin Pak Myong (191-F-82) had 16 points each in the loss.
FINAL
China - South Korea 77-71 South Korea ended their impressive Asian Games run just a whisker away from the title. Jaehak Yoo team lost to hosting China in the championship clash tonight. Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-79) proved his leading role for the hosts scoring 20 points and pacing China to the triumph. The teams stayed close for some time in the opening frame but the home team stepped on the gas late in the period. China grabbed a 27:21 lead ten minutes into the encounter. South Korea tipped off the second frame aggressively as they went on a 14:4 run to surge ahead. China responded equally as they regained the advantage late in the half. Bob Donewald team secured a 43:37 advantage at halftime. The home team used a 14:4 rally to take a 57:49 lead midway through the third stanza. China arrived at the final intermission up by 8 points 64:56. They boosted the margin to 14 points early in the final quarter and though South Korea went on a desperate rescue rally late in regulation they could prevent the loss. Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) and Ding Jinhui (204-C-90) accounted for 14 points each for China. Yang Dong-Geun (182-G-81) replied with 17 points for South Korea. Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) and Cho Sung-Min (197-F-83) chipped in 15 points apiece in the loss.
China and South Korea to fight for the title - Nov 25, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
South Korea - Japan 55-51
South Korea made it into the Final of 2010 Asian Games. They toppled Japan in the semifinal battle tonight. Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. It was a tough defensive battle right from the start. The teams teamed up for only 8 points in the first five minutes of the encounter. Korea took the lead but not for too long. Japan went on a 12:3 run to establish a 14:9 lead at the first break [read more]
South Korea - Japan 55-51 South Korea made it into the Final of 2010 Asian Games. They toppled Japan in the semifinal battle tonight. Kim Joo-Sung (205-C-79) came up with 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. It was a tough defensive battle right from the start. The teams teamed up for only 8 points in the first five minutes of the encounter. Korea took the lead but not for too long. Japan went on a 12:3 run to establish a 14:9 lead at the first break. The teams stayed close in the second period. The lead changed hands before South Korea sealed the first half outcome at 27:26. South Korea dominated the boards and it eventually paid off. They went on a spurt late in the third quarter to pile up a 46:38 lead at the final intermission. Japan struggled to get within striking distance in the final minutes. They did so finally but South Korea did not panic and celebrated a historic victory at the end. Cho Sung-Min (197-F-83) delivered 12 points for South Korea. Lee Seung-Jun (186-G-88) netted 8 points and collected 8 rebounds in the victory. Kosuke Takeuchi (205-C/F-85) answered with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Japan. Takumi Ishizaki (188-G-84) notched 14 points in the losing effort.
China - Iran 68-65 Three-point loss once again cursed Iran. They lost by three points to Qatar in the semifinal of 2006 Asian Games. This year it happened again this time against China. Mahdi Kamrani (181-G-82) scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds but it did not prevent Veselin Matic team from falling short against the hosts. Iran led by three points midway through the final period but a late rally from China sealed the deal. Iran got to an impressive start. They executed perfectly defensively keeping China silent. Iran ensured a 12:8 lead after ten minutes. China woke up in the second period. Led by Wang ShiPeng (197-F/G-83) the home team erased the deficit and pulled in charge. They eked out a narrow 29:28 lead at the interval. China maintained the lead throughout the tough intense third period. Neither side was able to dominate as China entered the final quarter up by only a single point 48:47. Iran stepped in front early in the fourth quarter and remained in the lead for some time. But it was China who made the final run for the win and snatched a difficult yet so important victory at the end. Wang ShiPeng delivered 20 points to lead China. Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-79) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency: SportsList Inc.) replied with 14 points for Iran. Oshin Sahakian (201-F-86, agency: Agency No 10) finished with 12 points and 8 boards in the losing case.
5-8 place
Jordan - Qatar 52-60 Qatar overcame Jordan in the classification round of Asian Games. Matthew Skillman team will now take on Philippines for the fifth overall position at the tournament. Khalid Suliman Abdi (198-F/G-87) led the effort with 14 points. Jordan will face DPR Korea in the clash for the 7th place. Jordan looked aggressive in the opening frame. They spurred in front and recorded a 21:16 lead after ten minutes. Qatar struck back early in the second period. They went on a 13:4 run to take the lead. Qatar arrived at halftime up by two points 33:31. Jordan regained control in the third frame. Abdullah Abuqoura (202-C-84) paced the team as they established a 44:42 advantage at the final intermission. Qatar showed character in the final period. Playing without their charismatic leader Yasseen Musa the team however returned into the contest and eked out a tough victory at the end. Daoud Musa (193-G-82), Baker Ahmad Mohammed (199-F-86) and Souleymane Ndour scored 11 points each for Qatar. Saad Abdulrahman Ali (193-F-85) added 5 points and 5 boards in the winning effort. Nidal Alsharif (190-G-82) replied with 11 points for Jordan. Abdullah Abuqoura and Ali Zaghab (204-F/C-88) notched 10 points apiece in the loss.
Philippines - North Korea 96-69 Philippines scored a comfortable win over DPR Korea in the classification round of Asian Games. Rajko Toroman team will now try to finish their campaign on a high note when they take on Qatar for the fifth overall place tomorrow. DPR Korea will play versus Jordan. Philippines dominated this one. They erupted for 28 points in the opening quarter to take a 6-point lead. Philippines unleashed an 18:7 run in the second term to arrive at halftime up by as many as 17 points 54:37. More to come in the third period as Philippines boosted the margin to 20 points and entered the fourth quarter leading by as many as 21 points 76:55. Philippines stayed comfortably in charge throughout the final period and earned a well-deserved win at the end. Greg Slaughter (211-C-88) and Mac Baracael (193-F/G-85) notched 18 points each for Philippines. Chris Lutz (191-G-85, college: Marshall) contributed 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Jin Pak Myong (191-F-82) answered with 17 points for DPR Korea. Kwang Kye (180-G-84) chipped in 16 points in the loss.
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