POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Quincy Davis
SEMIFINALS
China - South Korea 61:52
China clinched the ticket into the championship game at the East Asian Games. They overcame South Korea in the semifinal clash today. He TianJu (203-F-90) recorded 16 points and 13 boards in the victory.
South Korea held the hosts to 10 points in the first period and earned a 6-point lead. The Korean team maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. The visitors ensured a 32:22 halftime lead. But China turned things around in the second half. The home side cut the deficit at 8-point mark at the final intermission. China went on a crucial 22:5 run in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Zhai Xiaochuan (205-F-93) netted 14 points, while Sun TongLin (208-F/C-92) chipped in 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the winning effort. Kim Mingoo (189-G-91) replied with 13 points for South Korea. Park Chan-Hee (190-G-87) posted 11 points in the losing effort.
China: He TianJu 16+13 boards, Zhai Xiaochuan 14, Sun TongLin 10+11 boards
South Korea: Kim Mingoo 13, Park Chan-Hee 11
Taiwan - Japan 103:74
Taiwan earned the spot at the East Asian Games Final. They rallied past Japan in the semifinal battle tonight. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, agency: Elite Talent Exchange, college: Tulane) came up with 16 points and 11 boards in the victory.
Taiwan erupted for 27 points in the opening frame and cleared off to a 12-point lead. Taiwan stayed aggressive throughout the second term. They established a 56:31 halftime lead. Japan could not recover in the third term. Taiwan arrived at the final intermission up by 27 points. They never looked back again cruising to the victory. Lu Cheng-Ju (194-F-86) had 15 points, while Liu Cheng (192-F-90) contributed 13 points in the win. Daiki Tanaka (191-F-91) and Yuya Nagayoshi (199-C-91) replied with 18 points apiece in the defeat.
Taiwan: Davis Quincy 16+11 boards, Lu Cheng-Ju 15, Liu Cheng 13
Japan: Daiki Tanaka 18, Yuya Nagayoshi 18
