Malaysia held Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with 8 participating teams. The home side Perak Selection finished on the 5th place. In the last game they edged Royal Thai Navy 102:58 to end the tournament as the 5th best team. Perak made a tournament record 15 three pointers in a single game, led by sharpshooting Tong Wen Yung who had 5 treys for his 23 points. Ljubisa Vrcelj (210-C-84, college: Jacksonville) also shot 3/5 from downtown and contributed 24 points, 14 boards and 3 blocks. Wen Keong Tong (180-G-92) and Soo Eng Heng (182-G-84) added 13 and 11 points respectively. Perak led 26:16 after the first period and continued the hot streak and never looked back, increasing the lead to 52:28 during halftime. Perak seems enjoying the game and showed no mercy by extended the lead to 83:49 entering the final period. China Xiamen meanwhile wins Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia. In the Final game China Xiamen defeated Philippine Far Eastern University 90:64 to claim the title of the inaugural Sultan Azlan Shah Cup International Basketball Invitation Championship.
ASEAN League: Heat finish season with victory - May 19, 2013
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Saigon Heat - KL Dragons 89:78
The Saigon Heat finished the ASEAN League campaign on a winning note. The Vietnamese team claimed just the fourth victory in the season beating KL Dragons at home court. David Palmer (206-F/C-86, college: N.Kentucky) notched 30 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts.
The Heat stormed into the game. The home side fired 33 points in the opening frame to secure a 10-point advantage. The Dragons cut the deficit in the second term [read more]
Saigon Heat - KL Dragons 89:78
The Saigon Heat finished the ASEAN League campaign on a winning note. The Vietnamese team claimed just the fourth victory in the season beating KL Dragons at home court. David Palmer (206-F/C-86, college: N.Kentucky) notched 30 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. The Heat stormed into the game. The home side fired 33 points in the opening frame to secure a 10-point advantage. The Dragons cut the deficit in the second term. The Malaysian team got within 7 points at the interval 41:48. But the Heat went off the dressing room recharged. The home side poured in 22 points in the third quarter to restore a comfortable 13-point lead. The Dragons fought till the end narrowing the deficit but had to surrender at the end. Justin Howard (208-C-81, college: Mercer) knocked down 27 points and grabbed 19 boards for the Heat. Chris Sumalinog added 10 points in the victory. Armon Siefain replied with 22 points for the Dragons. Ban Sin Ooi (180-G/F-83) had 17 points in the loss.
ASEAN League: KL Dragons surrender against Blaze in triple-overtime thriller - May 17, 2013
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KL Dragons - Petron Blaze 104:107 (3OT)
Westports KL Dragons and Petron Blaze came up with one of the most exciting clashes in the ASEAN League history. The teams came up with a triple-overtime thriller as Blaze snatched an impressive victory at the end. Brian Williams (208-C-87, college: Tennessee) and Leo Avenido (186-G-78) accounted for 22 points to lead the Blaze to the 16th straight win in the season.
The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter [read more]
KL Dragons - Petron Blaze 104:107 (3OT)
Westports KL Dragons and Petron Blaze came up with one of the most exciting clashes in the ASEAN League history. The teams came up with a triple-overtime thriller as Blaze snatched an impressive victory at the end. Brian Williams (208-C-87, college: Tennessee) and Leo Avenido (186-G-78) accounted for 22 points to lead the Blaze to the 16th straight win in the season. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 24:24 at the end of it. The Blaze pulled ahead in the second frame. The Filipino team earned a 44:40 halftime lead. The Dragons did not allow the visitors to clear off. The Malaysian team got within three points at the third intermission. The home team were able to deny the deficit in the fourth period. Moreover KL Dragons surged ahead but Leo Avenido tied things up at 79 and forced overtime. KL Dragons stayed in front throughout the first overtime but once again Leo Avenido stepped up for the visitors and his three-pointer sent the game into the second extra period. The Blaze pulled ahead for a 100:98 lead late in the second overtime but Gavin Edwards (206-F/C-88, college: Connecticut) stepped up for the hosts and evened things up at 100. Leo Avenido and Paolo Hubalde (180-G-81) came up with key points in the third overtime to finally seal the victory for the Blaze. Paolo Hubalde delivered 18 points, while Acuna added 13 points for the winning side. Gavin Edwards responded with 29 points for the Dragons. Armon Siefain had 27 points in the loss.
ASEAN League: KL Dragons clinch playoff ticket with win in Singapore - May 5, 2013
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Singapore Slingers - Westports KL Dragons 70:80
Westports KL Dragons celebrated a road win over the Singapore Slingers tonight. Armon Siefain scored 26 points to pace the Malaysian team to the 11th win in the ASEAN League season. The victory clinched the playoff birth for KL Dragons.
The Dragons dominated the opening quarter. The Malaysian team went on a 33:10 run in the first period. The Slingers improved their defence in the second term. They narrowed the deficit at 22:43 at halftime [read more]
Singapore Slingers - Westports KL Dragons 70:80
Westports KL Dragons celebrated a road win over the Singapore Slingers tonight. Armon Siefain scored 26 points to pace the Malaysian team to the 11th win in the ASEAN League season. The victory clinched the playoff birth for KL Dragons. The Dragons dominated the opening quarter. The Malaysian team went on a 33:10 run in the first period. The Slingers improved their defence in the second term. They narrowed the deficit at 22:43 at halftime. The Slingers continued their comeback rally in the third term. The hosts got within 16 points at the final intermission. The Slingers unloaded 29 points in the fourth frame but never seriously threatened the deficit. Gavin Edwards (206-F/C-88, college: Connecticut) accounted for 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Marcus Hubbard (206-C-83, college: Angelo St.) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Lim Sheng Yu (190-F-90) responded with 19 points for the Slingers. Morrison Phillip Aaron had 18 points in the losing case.
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