Taiwan and South Korea to clash for title in Nagano

SEMIFINALS

Japan - Taiwan 73-78
Taiwan secured their Final birth in Nagano. They upset hosting Japan in the semifinal clash tonight. Quincy Davis (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) was unstoppable for the winners accounting for 29 points and 17 rebounds. Taiwan dominated in the first half. They registered a 40:26 halftime advantage. Japan came back to life after the long break. The hosts got within striking distance in the fourth period but could not deliver the final blow as Taiwan got away as the winners. Yi-Hsiang Chou (190-G-91) and Chiang Yu-An (174-PG-91) provided 10 points each for Taiwan. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) responded with 20 points for Japan.

China - South Korea 104-106
South Korea advanced into the title game in Nagano. They held off China in the semifinal thriller today. Heo Il-Young (197-F-85) stepped up with 22 points to pace the winners. South Korea secured a 45:36 halftime lead. But China poured in 32 points including a late bucket from MingHui Sun (192-SG-96) to force overtime. South Korea though answered with 13 points in the extra period to eke out victory. Jong-Hyun Lee (206-C-94) delivered 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. MingHui Sun responded with 28 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds for China.

5-6 Place

Macau - Hong Kong 81-96
Hong Kong finished their tournament's campaign on a winning note. They beat Macau to claim the fifth position. Leung Shiu Wah (189-SF-94) provided 19 points to lead the winners. Hong Kong used a massive 29:9 surge in the second term to build a 26-point halftime lead. They never looked back afterwards cruising to the win. Reid Duncan (206-C-89) and Chun Wai Wong (196-C-85) accounted for 14 points each for the winners. Kam Chi Un (200-C-93) responded with 26 points for Macau.