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China - Guam 108:33
China clinched the second straight victory at the East Asian Games. The hosts overcame Guam for 2-0 record. Li Meng (185-F-95) stepped up with 18 points to pace the winners.
China set the tone early in the encounter. They held Guam to 3 points in the first period and opened a 19-point lead. China extended the lead in the second quarter. They erupted for 29 points and recorded a 51:8 halftime advantage. Things did not change after the big break. China stayed in control. They fired 57 points in the next two periods and celebrated a comfortable victory at the end. Yu Dong (195-C-93) chipped in 16 points, while Shao Ting (183-F-89) had 15 points in the victory. Derin Santos answered with 6 points for Guam. Kathryn Castro netted 7 points in the loss.
China: Li Meng 18, Yu Dong 16, Shao Ting 15
Guam: Kathryn Castro 7, Derin Santos 6
Japan - Hong Kong 103:32
Japan claimed the second consecutive victory at the start of the East Asian Games in Tianjin. They rallied past Hong Kong to remain perfect. Asako O had 18 points and 9 rebounds in the victory.
Japan limited Hong Kong to 9 points in the opening quarter and recorded a 17-point lead at the first break. Japan stayed in charge throughout the second frame. They established a 51:16 halftime advantage. Japan stayed dominant throughout the second half. They unleashed 52 points and secured a comfortable win at the end. Kana Motoyama (180-F-90), Chika Sakuragi (179-F-91) and Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) chipped in 13 points apiece in the victory. Huang Mengyu responded with 12 points for Hong Kong. Cheuk Ting netted 6 points in the losing effort.
Japan: Asako O 18, Kana Motoyama 13, Chika Sakuragi 13, Ramu Tokashiki 13
Hong Kong: Hunag Mengyu 12, Cheuk Ting 6
