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Yuko Oga
Group A
Thailand - China 43-98
China recorded the second straight win at the Asian Games. The hosts of the tournament toppled Thailand for 2-0 record in Group A. Miao LiJie (180-G-81) and Liu Dan (194-C-87) produced 12 points each to lead the charge. Thailand slipped at 0-2 record after the loss. It was all over for Thailand in the first term already. China went on a stunning rally to take a 29:9 advantage at the first intermission. China kept on increasing the lead in the second frame. The hosts enjoyed a confident 56:27 advantage at the main break. China tipped off the third term with a 12:4 run to open a 37-point cushion. Thailand had nothing to answer with in the reminder of the contest and had to face a bitter defeat. Bian Lan (185-F-86) knocked down 11 points for Fengwu Sun team. Chen Nan (197-C-83) accounted for 9 points in the win. Charothai Suksomwong (169-F-84) responded with 16 points for Thailand. Penphan Yothanan (169-C-83) netted 9 in the losing effort.
India - South Korea 44-98
South Korea celebrated the second consecutive win at the Asian Games in China. They romped past India for 2-0 record on top of Group A. India in the meantime slipped at 0-2 record. Kim Dan-Bi (180-F-90) knocked down 21 points and grabbed 6 boards to lead the effort. South Korea took the lead early. They established a 14:4 lead midway through the opening stanza. South Korea increased the advantage at many as 14 points at the first intermission. They maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. Dalshik Lim team piled up a comfortable 42:23 cushion at the interval. The third term also belonged to the South Korean team. They cleared off to a massive 34-point distance. India did not manage to respond equally as they surrendered at the end. Ha Eun-Joo (200-C-83) provided 17 points for the winning team. Kim Bomi (178-G-86) added 11 points for South Korea. Geethu Anna Jose (185-C-85) and Anitha Pauldurai (170-G-85) responded with 13 points each for India. Raspreet Sidhu (169-F-89) delivered 6 points in the loss.
Group B
Japan - Taiwan 69-59
Japan ensured the winning start of their Asian Games campaign. They rallied past Taiwan for 1-0 record in Group B. Taiwan in the meantime fell at 1-1 record. Yuko Oga (170-G-82) stepped up with 16 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds to lead the winners. Japan and Taiwan stayed close in the opening frame. The teams traded baskets with Japan eking out a narrow 23:19 lead after ten minutes. Japan used an 8:4 run early in the second quarter to open an 8-point advantage. Fumikazu Nakagawa team established a 7-point lead at halftime. Taiwan raised the tempo in the third term. They got as close as four points with one quarter remaining in this one. But an 8:2 start to the fourth quarter from Japan gave them the needed boost. They never loosened the grasp and rolled to the win at the end. Hiromi Suwa (183-C-85) and Maki Takada (183-C-89) netted 12 points each for Japan. Yoshie Sakurada (170-G/F-84) chipped in 9 points for the winning team. Chiang Feng Chun (184-F-81) replied with 16 points and 12 rebounds for Taiwan. Wen Chi (170-G-84) had 14 points in the loss.
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