POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Ya-Hui Yang
Japan - China 65:64
Japan claimed the third victory at the East Asian Games. They upset hosting China to improve at 3-0 record. Ramu Tokashiki (191-C/F-91) notched 16 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. China fell at 2-1 record.
China snatched a 20:19 lead after the opening quarter. The hosts stretched the gap in the second frame. China established a 36:32 halftime advantage. The home side stayed in control throughout the third term. They built a comfortable 51:45 lead at the final intermission. But Japan turned things around in the fourth period. They pulled ahead and eked out a tough victory at the end. Miyamoto Michiko had 15 points, while Oga Yuko (170-G-82) and O Asako chipped in 12 points each in the victory. Shi Xiufeng (178-PG-87) replied with 15 points for China. Cheng Feng (188-F-90) netted 12 points in the loss.
Japan: Ramu Tokashiki 16, Miymoto Michiko 15, Oga Yuko 12, O Asako 12
China: Shi Xiufeng 15, Cheng Feng 12
Taiwan - Guam 111:32
Taiwan earned the second win at the East Asian Games. They drubbed Guam for 2-1 record. Guam suffered the fourth straight defeat. Wu Yi-Ting (175-F/G-91) notched 23 points to pace the winners.
Taiwan erupted for 27 points in the opening quarter and gained a 19-point lead. Taiwan stayed in charge in the next periods. They established a comfortable 61:15 halftime advantage. Taiwan held their opponents to just 6 points in the third term. They entered the fourth quarter up by as many as 63 points. Taiwan dropped 27 points in the final term and secured a comfortable win at the end. Yang Ya-Hui (171-F-89) netted 21 points, while Huang YingLi (170-G-89) delivered 20 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Charity Lujan responded with 11 points for Guam. Derin Santos posted 5 points in the losing effort.
Taiwan: Wu Yi-Ting 23, Yang Ya-Hui 21, Huang YingLi 20
Guam: Charity Lujan 11, Derin Santos 5
