Japan registered the second straight win at the Fiba Asia Cup. They knocked down Taiwan in Group B. J.R. Sakuragi (206-F/C-76, college: UCLA) posted 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the hosts. Taiwan slipped at 0-1 record after the loss. Japan set the tone early in the encounter. They dropped 27 points in the opening quarter to ensure a 13-point lead. Japan stretched the lead in the second frame. They accumulated a 53:34 halftime advantage. Taiwan started to find their game in the second half. They cut the deficit at 18-point mark in the third term and went on a desperate rescue rally in the fourth stanza. But the gap proved too deep to overcome as Japan rolled to the victory. Takatoshi Furukawa (190-G/F-87) notched 16 points, whie Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) added 15 points in the win. Tien Lei (202-F-83) answered with 19 points for Taiwan. Tseng Wen-Ting (203-F/C-84) had 15 points in the loss.
East Asian Championship: Taiwan edge Mongolia to finish 5th - May 20, 2013
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Taiwan - Mongolia 94:86
Taiwan finished in the fifth position at the East Asian Championship in South Korea. They defeated Mongolia today to qualify for the Fiba Asia Championship. Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-87) came up with 19 points to lead the winners.
Mongolia jumped to an early lead in this one. They grabbed a 22:21 advantage after ten minutes. But Taiwan quickly shook off the sloppiness and went on a 28:16 run in the second frame. They built a 49:38 halftime advantage [read more]
Taiwan - Mongolia 94:86
Taiwan finished in the fifth position at the East Asian Championship in South Korea. They defeated Mongolia today to qualify for the Fiba Asia Championship. Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-87) came up with 19 points to lead the winners. Mongolia jumped to an early lead in this one. They grabbed a 22:21 advantage after ten minutes. But Taiwan quickly shook off the sloppiness and went on a 28:16 run in the second frame. They built a 49:38 halftime advantage. Taiwan stayed dominant in the third quarter. They rolled to a 74:56 lead at the final intermission. Mongolia stayed competitive till the final seconds. They poured in 30 points in the fourth frame but could not erase the deficit at the end. Tsai Wen-Cheng (190-G/F-85) knocked down 18 points, while Ke Chi-Hao (181-PG-85) added 16 points for the winners. Sanchir Tungalag (188-G-89) responded with 30 points for Mongolia. Bilguun Battuvshin had 24 points and 11 boards in the loss.
East Asian Championship: Japan sneak past Taiwan - May 18, 2013
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Japan - Taiwan 71:70
Japan withheld a furious challenge from Taiwan to celebrate a crucial victory in the final day of the preliminary action at the East Asian Championship. Both teams entered the game at 1-1 record fighting for the second position and semifinal birth from Group A. Japan withheld a late rally from Taiwan to secure so needed victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) delivered 15 points to lead the winners.
Japan and Taiwan stayed on level terms in the opening quarter [read more]
Japan - Taiwan 71:70
Japan withheld a furious challenge from Taiwan to celebrate a crucial victory in the final day of the preliminary action at the East Asian Championship. Both teams entered the game at 1-1 record fighting for the second position and semifinal birth from Group A. Japan withheld a late rally from Taiwan to secure so needed victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) delivered 15 points to lead the winners. Japan and Taiwan stayed on level terms in the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 17:17 after ten minutes. Taiwan pulled ahead in the second quarter. They eked out a 35:32 halftime lead. But the third term proved decisive. Japan adjusted offensively and unleashed 22 points to surge ahead. They registered a 54:50 advantage at the final break. Taiwan worked hard to deny the deficit but Japan proved calm and accurate in the decisive moments to seal the winning outcome. Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) and Ryota Sakurai (194-G-83) delivered 12 points each for the winning side. Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-87) responded with 21 points for Taiwan. Creighton Douglas (196-F-85) and Hung Chih-Shan (176-PG-85) finished with 12 points apiece in the loss.
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