Lebanon recorded the third straight win at the start of WABA Championship in Amman. They held off the defending champions Iran in the third round. Garnett Thompson (206-C/F-80, college: Providence) and Fadi Khatib (199-F-79) scored 26 points each to lead the winners. Iran fell at 2-1 record after the loss. Lebanon surged ahead in the opening quarter. They built a 22:17 lead after ten minutes. But Iran quickly bounced back. The reigning champs took control in the second quarter and denied the deficit. They pulled ahead for a 39:35 halftime advantage. Lebanon came out of the dressing room firing from all guns. They limited Iran 13 points in the third frame to regain the lead. Lebanon kept their opponents at distance in the final stanza as Fadi Khatib and Garnett Thompson steered them to the victory. Rodrigue Akl (188-PG-88) finished with 8 points and 8 rebounds for Lebanon. Hamed Afagh (190-SG-83) answered with 22 points for Iran. Samad Nik Khahbahrami (198-F-83) delivered 15 points in the loss.
Italy narrowly edge Iran in Istanbul - Jun 16, 2013
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Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners.
Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25 [read more]
Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners. Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25. Italy maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They entered the fourth period up by three points 46:43. It all came down to the final seconds in this one. Italy forced Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) to a turnover in the dying seconds to escape with the victory at the end. Luca Vitali (201-PG-86) nailed 12 points, while Andrea Zerini (200-F-88) added 8 points for the Azzurri. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami responded with 21 points for Iran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) chipped in 12 points in the loss.
Turkey - Iran 71:63
Turkey overcame Iran in the exhibition clash in Istanbul tonight. Turkey is preparing for the Mediterranean Games. Iran meanwhile getting ready for the FIBA Asia Championship. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) notched 11 points to lead the hosts.
The hosts dominated in the opening quarter. They recorded a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. Turkey stretched the lead in the second frame. The home team accounted for a 41:28 halftime advantage [read more]
Turkey - Iran 71:63
Turkey overcame Iran in the exhibition clash in Istanbul tonight. Turkey is preparing for the Mediterranean Games. Iran meanwhile getting ready for the FIBA Asia Championship. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) notched 11 points to lead the hosts. The hosts dominated in the opening quarter. They recorded a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. Turkey stretched the lead in the second frame. The home team accounted for a 41:28 halftime advantage. Iran adjusted the tempo in the second half. The Asian powerhouse cut the deficit to 10 points at the final intermission. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) tried to spark a comeback effort for the visitors. Iran narrowed the deficit but Turkey hung on to escape with the victory at the end. Oguz Savas (212-C-87) finished with 10 points, while Baris Hersek (207-PF-88) added 8 points in the win. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami answered with game-high 25 points for Iran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
Iran National team started their camp in Istanbul facing teams from Africa.
Algeria and the defending FIBA Africa champions, Tunisia, were strong enough for Iranians and seriously challenged them in very close games.
In first friendly game, Iran took care of Algeria, 70-65, in overtime. The game was tied 60-60 at the end of the regulation [read more]
Iran National team started their camp in Istanbul facing teams from Africa.
Algeria and the defending FIBA Africa champions, Tunisia, were strong enough for Iranians and seriously challenged them in very close games.
In first friendly game, Iran took care of Algeria, 70-65, in overtime. The game was tied 60-60 at the end of the regulation. 1Q: 18-12, 2Q: 14-19, 3Q: 16-11, 4Q: 12-18, OT: 5-10
Then it was Tunisia, while leading at halftime 27-32, but couldnt secure the lead and fell short at the end of the regulation. 1Q: 17-12, 2Q: 15-15, 3Q: 16-20, 4Q: 13-25
Iranians will play a few other friendlies in Istanbul before they finish their camp on June 18th.
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