Xinjiang and Al Riyadi advance into title game in Chenzhou

Xinjiang FT - Petrochimi 90-86

Xinjiang held off Petrochemi to reach Final. Blatche Andray (211-F/C-86) produced 27 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Petrochemi dominated in the first half. The Iranian side piled up a 53:45 halftime lead. Xinjiang improved defensively in the second half. They held Petrochemi to 33 points after the long break and got away with the victory. Adams Darius (188-PG-89, college: Indianapolis, agency: Stealth Sport) finished with 20 points in the win. Behnam Yakhchali (196-SG-95) and James White (201-F/G-82, college: Cincinnati, agency: Three Eye Sports) replied with 26 points apiece for Petrochimi.

Al Riyadi - Al Ahli 107-79
Al Riyadi cruised past Al Ahli to enter the championship game in Chenzhou. Dewarick Spencer (192-G-82, college: Arkansas St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) nailed 26 points to lead the Lebanese powerhouse. Al Riyadi established a 25:15 lead ten minutes into the game. The Lebanese powerhouse unloaded 62 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Fadi Khatib (198-F/G-79) provided 20 points in the win. Sam Young (198-F/G-85, college: Pittsburgh) responded with 32 points and 10 rebounds for Al Ahli.