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Batter Ganbold
Group A
Maldives - Mongolia 54-112
Mongolia exploded with 112 points en route to a comfortable victory over Maldives. Battur Ganbold (185-F-87), Bilguun Battuvshin (197-SF-89) and Odbayar Batdorj (193-PF-85) nailed 16 points each for Mongolia as they improved at 2-0 record in Group A. Ibrahim Rashwaan (182-PG-94) and Mohamed Zilaal (179-PG-85) replied with 12 points each in the defeat.
Hong Kong - Kuwait 65-81
Kuwait fired past Hong Kong to clinch the second straight victory in Group A. Ahmad Albaloushi (182-PG-90) and Hussein Alkhabbaz (194-F-87) scored 15 points each to pace the winners. Kuwait ensured a 40:34 halftime lead. Hong Kong pulled within 3 points at the final intermission. But Kuwait went on a 22:9 run in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Abdulaziz Mohammad had 14 points in the win. Lee Ki (179-PG-87) responded with 16 points for Hong Kong.
Group B
India - Saudi Arabia 67-73
Saudi Arabia knocked down India in a tough battle in Group B. Fahad Belal (181-PG-91) nailed 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Saudi Arabia. They built a 40:27 halftime lead. India cut the deficit in the fourth quarter but stopped just a whisker away from victory. Mohammed AlSager (179-PG-85) delivered 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Amrit Pal Singh (210-C-91) responded with 19 points, 10 boards and 4 assists for India as both teams are now tied at 1-1 record in Group B.
Kazakhstan - Palestine 72-50
Anatoly Kolesnikov (200-G/F-88, agency: Priority Sports, college: Nicholls St.) nailed 21 points to pace Kazakhstan past Palestine in Incheon today. The Kazakh team piled up a 34:13 halftime advantage. Kazakhstan maintained the lead throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Pavel Ilin (196-G-92) chipped in 18 points for the winning side. Sani Sakakini (204-C-88) responded with 28 points and 12 rebounds for Palestine.
