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Chih-Chieh Lin
Group A
Taiwan - Mongolia 100:72
Taiwan recorded their third straight win at the start of the East Asian Games. They overcame Mongolia to win Group A. Lin Chih-Chieh (192-G-82) stepped up with 22 points to lead the winners.
Taiwan unleashed 33 points in the opening quarter and opened a 16-point lead. Taiwan stayed in control throughout the second frame. They established a comfortable 57:34 halftime advantage. Taiwan remained dominant throughout the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up by 25 points. Taiwan poured in 23 points in the final term and sealed the winning outcome. Chen Shih-Chieh (176-PG-84) chipped in 11 points, while Tsai Wen-Cheng (190-G/F-85) provided 10 in the victory. Sanchir Tungalag (188-G-89) replied with 28 points and 11 boards for Mongolia. Bilguun Battuvshin (197-F-89) netted 12 points in the losing case.
Taiwan: Lin Chih-Chieh 22, Chen Shih-Chieh 11, Tsai Wen-Cheng 10
Mongolia: Sanchir Tungalag 28+11 boards, Bilguun Battuvshin 12
South Korea - Guam 122:54
South Korea celebrated the second win at the East Asian Games. They topped Guam for 2-1 record in the second place in Group A. Seven Korean players scored in double digits. Lee Jung-Hyun (191-F-87) provided 20 points to pace the winners.
South Korea dropped 22 points in the opening quarter and opened an 11-point lead. The Korean side unleashed 30 points in the second frame building a comfortable 31-point halftime advantage. Guam collapsed defensively in the third term. They allowed South Korea to fire 38 points and trailed by as many as 54 points at the final break. South Korea dropped 32 points in the final term and sealed the winning outcome. Kim Jong-Kyu (207-C-91) scored 18 points, while Choi Jun-Yong (200-SG-94) and Park Jae-Hyun (187-G-91) delivered 15 points apiece in the victory. Cruz answered with 13 points for Guam. William Stinnett (186-G-86, college: Wenatchee Valley CC) had 12 points and 9 caroms in the defeat.
South Korea: Lee Jung-Hyun 20, Kim Jong-Kyu 18, Choi Jun-Yong 15, Park Jae-Hyun 15
Guam: Cruz 13, William Stinnett 12
Group B
China - Hong Kong 86:55
China clinched the second win in Tianjin. The hosts prevailed against Hong Kong to enter the semifinal stage undefeated. Zhao TaiLong (193-G/F-90) provided 23 points for the winners.
China fired 27 points in the first period and secured an 11-point advantage. The home team extended the lead in the second frame. China posted a 51:27 halftime lead. The hosts stayed aggressive in the third term. They dropped 23 points and established a 31-point lead before the final frame. China and Hong Kong traded baskets throughout the fourth quarter as the home team coasted to the win. He TianJu (203-F-90) chipped in 14 points, while Xirelijiang Muhetaer (G-91) had 12 points for the winners. Cheng Kam Hing (189-F-85) responded with 15 points for Hong Kong. Fong Shing Yee (188-F-83) provided 11 points in the losing case.
China: Zhao TaiLong 23, He TianJu 14, Xirelijiang Muhetaer 12
Hong Kong: Cheng Kam Hing 15, Fong Shing Yee 11
