China clinch title in dramatic clash versus
Jordan -
Sep 26, 2011
FINAL
China - Jordan
70-69
The championship game of the 2011 Asian Championship lived up to the
highest expectations. The teams came up with a first class drama and the
puzzle was solved in the dying seconds. Abuqoura and
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) missed their attempts and the hosts ran away with
the prize. China triumphed at the tournament and got the direct
promotion to the 2012 London Olympic Games. China and Jordan exchanged
baskets throughout the opening frame. China registered a 16:15 lead
after ten minutes of action. Jordan surged ahead midway through the
second frame. They posted a 36:31 halftime lead. China answered with a
9:0 run at the start of the second half.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) scored seven points in a row to make it
51:42 for China late in the third term. Jordan did not allow the home
team to run away as they narrowed the deficit to just three points at
the final break 56:59.
Jianlian Yi gave China a 66:61 lead midway through the final term.
Rasheim Wright answered with five points as Jordan got as close as a
single point 66:67. Yi Li hit a jumper bit
Rasheim Wright answered with a triple to draw things level 69.
Jianlian Yi hit a free throw and then both
Rasheim Wright and Abuqoura missed their attempts as China escaped
with a narrow win at the end.
Jianlian Yi posted 25 points and 16 boards, while Liu Wei
contributed 13 points in the win.
Rasheim Wright answered with 26 points for Jordan. Abbas Zaid had 13
points and 10 rebounds in defeat.
3-4 place
South Korea - Philippines
70-68
South Korea snatched a tough win over Philippines in the consolation
final battle at the Asian Championship.
Cho Sung-Min (189-F-83) scored 20 points to pace the winners.
Philippines gained a 14:7 lead after ten minutes of action.
Jimmy Alapag (177-G-77, college:
Cal.St.-San Bernar.) gave the Filipino team an 18:7 lead midway
through the second term. They maintained the lead and arrived at the
interval up by as many as 7 points 24:17. Williams made it 30:19 for
Philippines early in the third term. South Korea answered with a 9:1 run
to cut the deficit. Philippines however picked up the slack and earned a
47:36 advantage at the final intermission. But it was
Cho Sung-Min who gave necessary spark for South Korea. He unleashed
15 points in the fourth frame as South Korea pulled ahead and sealed a
narrow win at the end. Kim Joo-Sung posted 14 points and 9 rebounds,
while
Oh Sek-Eun (200-C-87) added 9 points in the win.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) answered with 27 points and 22 rebounds for Philippines.
Jimmy Alapag provided 17 points in the loss.
5-6 place
Iran - Lebanon
87-65
Iran celebrated a comfortable win over Lebanon on the final day of the
Asian Championship. The former champions cruised past Lebanon to clinch
the fifth overall position in the ladder. Samad Nikkhah and
Mahdi Kamrani (186-PG-82) posted 18 points each to lead the effort.
Lebanon got to a better start to the game. They established a 17:15 lead
after ten minutes. But Iran shifted the gear in the second frame. They
unloaded 35 points to build a 50:36 halftime lead. The teams exchanged
baskets in the third term. Iran secured a 14-point buffer before the
fourth term. Iran limited Lebanon to only 10 points in the fourth
quarter to seal the victory.
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) provided 17 points and 9 rebounds, while
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) added 13 points and 15 boards in the win.
Ghaleb Rida (192-G-81) answered with 37 points and 12 rebounds for
Lebanon. Mohamad Ibrahim netted 11 points in the losing effort.
7-8 place
Japan - Taiwan
81-72
Japan capped their Asian Championship campaign with victory. They
outscored Taiwan to clinch the seventh overall position.
Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) posted 16 points and 22 rebounds to
lead the charge. Japan stunned their opponents in the opening frame.
They outscored Taiwan 28:9 in the starting ten minutes. Taiwan adjusted
their offence in the second frame. They answered with 27 points of their
own to cut the margin to 11 points at the interval. But Japan picked up
the tempo in the third term. They slowed Taiwan down and maintained the
lead well. Japan entered the fourth quarter up by as many as 13 points.
Taiwan narrowed the gap to just 6 points 63:69 but Japan hung on to
escape with victory at the end.
Tomoo Amino (196-F-80) posted 14 points, while Keijuro Matsui and
Takeki Shonaka (180-G-84) added 13 points apiece in the winning
effort.
Lin Chih-Chieh (192-F/G-82) answered with 18 points for Taiwan. Wen-Ting
Tseng had 17 points in the losing case.
China and Jordan to fight for the title in
Wuhan -
Sep 24, 2011
Semifinals
South Korea - China
43-56
China overcame South Korea in a low-scoring battle tonight to join
Jordan in the Asian Championship title game.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) stepped up with 17 points and 12 rebounds
to pace the hosts. South Korea will take on Philippines for the Bronze
medals. South Korea ensured a slightly better start to the game. They
limited the home team to just 8 points in the opening frame to take a
3-point lead. South Korea led throughout the bigger part of the second
frame before China capped the half on a 7:2 run to take a 21:19 lead.
The hosts opened the second half with six points in a row to stretch the
lead. China maintained the lead and posted a 36:30 advantage with ten
minutes to go. South Korea never got closer than four points in the
final quarter as China rolled to the victory.
Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-77) posted 15 points and 9 rebounds, while
Liu Wei (190-PG-80) added 11 points for the winners.
Yang Dong-Geun (181-G-81) answered with 17 points for South Korea.
Moon Tae-Jong and Kim Yong-Hwan provided 6 points each in the loss.
Jordan - Philippines
75-61
Jordan stayed on fire at the Asian Championship in Wuhan. They saw off
Philippines in the semifinal clash tonight.
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) stepped up with 24 points to pace Jordan into the
championship game. Jordan opened the game with four points in a row but
Philippines quickly erased the deficit. Rajko Toroman team capped the
period on a strong rally to take an 18:12 lead after ten minutes.
Ranidel deOcampo gave Philippines a 20:12 lead early in the second
frame. Jordan needed an 8:0 run to surge back in front. Philippines eked
out a 28:27 advantage at the interval. The lead changed hands for
several times before Jordan capped the third term on a 9:2 rally to take
a 49:41 lead.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) dragged Philippines within a single point 48:49 midway
through the fourth quarter however Jordan responded with 11 points in a
row to clear off. Jordan quickly boosted the margin to 18 points and
never looked back en route to the victory.
Daghles Osama (198-G-79, college:
Midwestern St.) posted 16 points, while
Abbas Zaid (203-F-83) contributed 14 points for the winners.
Marcus Douthit replied with 21 points and 15 rebounds for
Philippines.
Joseph Casio (177-PG-86) provided 15 points in the loss.
5-8 place
Iran - Taiwan
98-66
Iran outgunned Taiwan in the classification round of Asian Championship
in Wuhan. Iran will now play for the fifth place at the tournament.
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) posted 21 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists
to pace the winners. Iran scored 21 points in the starting quarter to
surge ahead. They established a 21:16 lead after ten minutes. Iran
opened the second term on a 15:0 run to clear off. Iran enjoyed a
comfortable 48:31 lead at the interval. Iran stretched the gap in the
third quarter. They piled up a 25-point lead at the final intermission.
Taiwan had no chances in the fourth term as Iran coasted to the victory.
Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) and
Mahdi Kamrani (186-PG-82) posted 18 points each for Iran.
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the
winners.
Wu Tai-Hao (202-C-85, college:
BYU-Hawaii) replied with 16 points for Taiwan.
Wen-Ting Tseng (202-C/F-84) netted 13 points in the loss.
Japan - Lebanon
78-80
Lebanon will play for the fifth place at the Asian Championship. They
overcame Japan tonight to set up the clash versus Iran. Japan will take
on Taiwan for the seventh overall position.
Mohamad Ibrahim (195-G-83) drained a late three-pointer to seal the
win for Lebanon today. Japan opened the game with a 12:2 run. They
maintained the lead throughout the starting frame posting a 23:15 lead
after ten minutes. Lebanon narrowed the deficit in the second term. But
Japan hung on to post a 42:41 halftime advantage.
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) organized an 8:0 run midway through the third term as Lebanon
grabbed a 53:48 lead. However Japan regained advantage late in the
period after
Takuya Kawamura (193-G-86) hit a jumper. Japan entered the fourth
frame up by a single point 62:61. Japan boosted the gap to 11 points
76:65 midway through the final term. Lebanon answered with a 15:2 run
that was crowned by a triple from
Mohamad Ibrahim and stole a tough victory at the end.
Samuel Hoskin delivered 16 points and 16 rebounds for Lebanon.
Elie Estephane (194-G/F-86, college:
Alabama So. CC) and
Mohamad Ibrahim added 16 points each in the win.
Takuya Kawamura responded with 20 points for Japan.
Tomoo Amino (196-F-80) netted 17 points in the losing effort.
9-10 place
United Arab Emirates - Syria
72-76
Syria ended their Asian Championship campaign in the ninth place. They
toppled UAE in their final game at the tournament.
Mahmood Osfira (203-F-91) stepped up with 18 points to lead the
effort. UAE raced in front early in the game. They maintained the lead
throughout the opening quarter posting a 24:21 lead after ten minutes.
Syria stole the advantage late in the first half. They registered a
43:39 halftime lead. Syria stayed in front throughout the third stanza.
Goran Milijevic team secured a 6-point lead with ten minutes to go
59:53. The margin grew at 8-point mark early in the fourth quarter. UAE
got within a single points midway through the final term but Syria
immediately responded with a 10:0 run to clear off for good.
Watche Nalabandian (180-PG-83) posted 16 points for Syria.
Eder Arjo Gorges (212-C/F-81, college:
Walsh, OH) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Mohamed AlBraiki (205-C-91) answered with 18 points and 10 rebounds
for UAE.
Husain Ahmed (180-G-89) delivered 19 points in the losing effort.
11-12 place
Malaysia - Uzbekistan
82-76
Malaysia finished their Asian Championship campaign on a high note. They
overcame Uzbekistan to clinch the 11th overall position.
Shee Fai Loh (192-G/F-89) stepped up with 18 points to pace the
winners. Malaysia grabbed the initiative right from the start. They
secured a 22:14 lead after ten minutes. Malaysia maintained the lead
throughout the second period. The scoreboard read 45:33 for Cheng Huat
Goh team at the interval. But Uzbekistan managed to revive the intrigue
in the third quarter. They cut the deficit to just 5 points at the final
break 59:64. Uzbekistan erased the deficit and eventually pulled in
front after a three-pointer from
Vyacheslav Denisov (195-G-83) 67:66. The teams traded baskets before
Malaysia went on a 9:0 run to take an 81:73 lead with 59 seconds
remaining.
Vyacheslav Denisov hit another three-pointer but Malaysia hung on to
escape with a narrow win at the end. Li Wei Chee posted 13 points and 14
rebounds for Malaysia.
Chuan Chin Wee (180-G-84) and Ng added 9 points each in the victory.
Vyacheslav Denisov responded with 21 points for Uzbekistan.
Aleksandr Kozlov (201-F-82) accounted for 15 points and 15 rebounds
in the loss.
China, South Korea, Jordan and Philippines
advance into semis - Sep 23, 2011
Quarterfinals
Lebanon - China
48-68
China will play at Asian Championship semifinals. They held off Lebanon
in the quarterfinal battle tonight.
Liu Wei (190-PG-80) stepped up with 13 points to pace the hosts.
China played a terrific defensive game limiting their opponents to just
28% of field goals. China and Lebanon exchanged baskets throughout the
opening frame. The home team grabbed a narrow 14:12 lead after ten
minutes of action. They gradually enlarged the lead throughout the
second term. China recorded a 28:22 lead at the interval. China boosted
the margin to double figures early in the third term. The home team
eventually piled up a 19-point lead with ten minutes remaining. China
never loosened the grip in the fourth term. They established a 61:37
lead midway through the period and never looked back en route to the
victory.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) and
Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-77) posted 12 points each for China.
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) answered with 20 points for Lebanon.
Ghaleb Rida (192-G-81) netted 15 points in defeat.
Jordan - Iran
88-84
Jordan came up with a sensational victory over defending champions Iran
at the Asian Championship quarterfinal stage tonight.
Daghles Osama (198-G-79, college:
Midwestern St.) scored 23 points to lead Tab Baldwin team to a
stunning come-from-behind victory. Iran opened the game with six points
in a row and seemed to be well in control of their fate in this one. But
Jordan soon erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 20:19 lead after
ten minutes. Jordan opened the second period with five points in a row
to boost the margin. Kazemi triggered an 8:2 run from Iran late in the
half as they eked out a 36:35 lead. But Jordan quickly regained the lead
in the third period. The teams went neck and neck throughout the third
term. The lead changed hands before Haddadi and Samad Nikkhah made it
62:57 for Iran with ten minutes remaining. Haddadi and Samad Nikkhah
stretched the gap to 7 points midway through the fourth term 71:64. Iran
were still up by four points 76:72 with under four minutes remaining.
But Jordan went on an 8:2 run to take an 80:78 lead with under two
minutes to go.
Daghles Osama then converted eight free throws in the dying minutes
to seal the victory for Jordan. Zaid Alkhas posted 14 points, while
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) and
Wesam Al-Sous (189-G-83) added 12 points each in the win.
Mahdi Kamrani (186-PG-82) answered with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5
assists for Iran.
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) top-scored with 27 points, 14 rebounds and
7 assists in defeat.
South Korea - Japan
86-67
South Korea advanced into the semifinal stage of Asian Championship in
Wuhan. They romped past Japan to stay in the title race.
Moon Tae-Jong (199-F-75, agency:
Alti Sport, college:
Richmond) scored 17 points, grabbed 6 boards and issued 4 assists to
lead the effort. South Korea outscored their opponents 23:11 in the
opening quarter. South Korea stayed well in control throughout the
second term. They registered a 45:26 halftime lead. Japan poured in 26
points in the third cutting the deficit. But South Korea kept Japan at
bay throughout the final stanza. The intrigue was never revived as the
Korean team coasted to the victory at the end.
Oh Sek-Eun (200-C-87) posted 15 points, while
Ha Seung-Jin (221-C-85) added 14 points in the winning effort.
Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) answered with 16 points and 13 boards
for Japan.
Keijuro Matsui (188-G-85, college:
Columbia) and
Tomoo Amino (196-F-80) had 10 points each in the loss.
Philippines - Taiwan 95-78
Philippines made it into Asian Championship semifinals. They outgunned
Taiwan in Wuhan today to set up an exciting clash with Jordan tomorrow.
MMarcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) was unstoppable with 37 points and 10 rebounds for the
winners. Taiwan ensured a perfect start to the game. They grabbed a
23:19 lead after ten minutes of action. They maintained the advantage
for some time in the second term but Philippines went on an 11:2 run to
take a 42:40 lead. They ensured a 45:42 advantage at the interval.
Philippines went on a 12:0 run midway through the third term to gain a
61:48 lead. The margin grew at 13-point mark with one quarter remaining.
Philippines opened the fourth term with six points in a row to clear
off. Taiwan cut the deficit to just 7 points with under three minutes
remaining but failed to get any closer in the reminder of the contest.
Ranidel deOcampo (194-F-81) posted 18 points, while
Marcio Lassiter (188-G-87, college:
Cal.St. Fullerton) added 13 points for the winners.
Wen-Ting Tseng (202-C/F-84) answered with 20 points for Taiwan.
Chen Hsin-An (198-F/G-80) notched 14 points in the loss.
9-12 place
Malaysia - United Arab Emirates
87-89
UUAE claimed a narrow win over Malaysia in the Asian Championship
classification round.
Rashed Al Zaabi (189-G-88) scored 21 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and
issued 4 assists to lead the winners. UAE will now take on Syria for the
9th overall position at the tournament. Malaysia will face Uzbekistan in
the final game in China. The teams stayed close throughout the first
half. UAE eked out a 24:23 lead after ten minutes of action. But
Malaysia pulled in front for a narrow 38:37 lead at the interval.
Malaysia stretched the gap midway through the third term. However UAE
bounced back posting a 64:59 lead at the final intermission. UAE opened
an 11-point lead in the fourth period 72:61. Malaysia answered with a
7:0 run to narrow the margin.
Shee Fai Loh (192-G/F-89) drained a triple to drag Malaysia within
just one point 87:88 with 8 seconds remaining in regulation.
Rashed Al Zaabi answered with just one free throw but Malaysia ran
out of time for an answer and UAE ran away with victory at the end.
Ali Al Hattawi (200-C-79) accounted for 20 points, while
Ibrahim Ahmad (179-G-79) added 16 points for the winners.
Li Wei Chee (189-F-85) answered with 18 points and 19 rebounds for
Malaysia.
Shee Fai Loh provided 15 points in the loss.
Uzbekistan - Syria 65-97
Syria registered a comfortable win over Uzbekistan at Asian Championship
classification round. Syria will now take on UAE for the ninth overall
position in the ladder. Uzbekistan will take on Malaysia.
JJoseph Abboud (189-G-89) stepped up with 13 points to lead
well-balanced effort from Syria. Syria strongly entered the game. They
posted a 21:11 lead after ten minutes. The gap kept on growing in the
second term. Syria established a comfortable 46:32 lead at the interval.
Syria never slowed down after the big break. They registered a 70:47
advantage at the final intermission. Uzbekistan never came back to life
as Syria marched to the victory at the end.
Abd Al Wahab Hamowi (217-C-90) delivered 12 points, while
Nour Al Saman (189-G-78) posted 11 points and 12 rebounds for the
winners.
Aleksandr Kozlov (201-F-82) answered with 14 points for Uzbekistan.
Hurmatjon Nuraliev (202-F-81) netted 13 points in the losing effort.
All set for quarterfinals in Wuhan
- Sep 21, 2011
Group E
Malaysia - Taiwan
62-109
Taiwan posted yet another win at the Asian Championship. They drubbed
Malaysia to improve at 3-2 record in Group E.
Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-88) came up with 25 points to lead the
effort. Taiwan occupied the third spot in the group advancing into
quarterfinals. Malaysia on the other hand fell at 1-4 record and came
short of reaching the playoffs. Taiwan scored 24 points in the opening
frame taking a 6-point lead after ten minutes. Taiwan stayed hot
offensively as they unloaded 27 points in the second period piling up a
15-point halftime lead. The third term became decisive in this one.
Taiwan outscored their opponents 30:11 to clear off for good.
Lin Chih-Chieh (192-F/G-82) posted 21 points for the winners.
Chien Chia-Hung (197-F-87) added 16 points for Taiwan.
Batumalai Guganeswaran (182-G-82) answered with 15 points, 4 boards
and 4 assists for Malaysia.
Li Wei Chee (189-F-85) netted 13 points in defeat.
South Korea - Iran
62-79
Iran registered the sixth straight win at the Asian Championship. They
outscored South Korea to enter the quarterfinal stage undefeated.
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to
pace Iran. They will now take on Jordan in the playoffs. South Korea
suffered the first defeat at the tournament and would now face Japan in
quarterfinal. Iran stormed into the game. They outscored South Korea
23:13 in the starting quarter. Iran maintained the lead well enough
throughout the second term. They posted a 42:30 halftime lead. Iran
boosted the margin to 17 points midway through the third term. But South
Korea refused to surrender cutting the gap to 10 points at the final
break. But Iran opened the final stanza on a 9:3 run and never looked
back en route to the victory.
Mahdi Kamrani (186-PG-82) posted 15 points, while
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) added 11 points for Iran.
Lee Jung-Suk (183-G-82) and
Yang Dong-Geun (181-G-81) responded with 14 points each for South
Korea.
Lebanon - Uzbekistan
101-53
Lebanon fired past Uzbekistan on the final day of Second Round of action
at 2011 Asian Championship. The victory propelled Lebanon to 2-3 record
in Group E. They clinched the fourth position and advanced into
quarterfinal stage.
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) stepped up with 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge.
Uzbekistan fell at 0-5 record in the ladder. It was never easy for
Lebanon in the opening frame. Uzbekistan jumped to an early lead and
maintained it for some time. Lebanon managed to eke out a 24:22 lead
after ten minutes. They opened the second period on a 16:2 run to clear
off. Lebanon limited their opponents to just 4 points in the second
quarter to pile up a 50:26 advantage at the interval. Lebanon enlarged
the gap in the third term. They piled up a 40-point lead at the final
intermission 75:35. Uzbekistan obviously never recovered and had to
surrender at the end.
Ghaleb Rida (192-G-81) posted 18 points, while
Jean Abed El Nour (198-F/G-83) delivered 16 points in the victory.
Vyacheslav Denisov (195-G-83) answered with 19 points for
Uzbekistan.
Samender Juginisov (202-F-87) netted 11 points in the loss.
Group F
Japan - China
58-84
Japan could not match hosting China on the final day of Second Round at
Asian Championship in Wuhan.
Yi Li (203-F/G-85) scored 19 points to lead the home team to the
sixth straight win at the tournament. Japan fell at 3-2 record in Group
F and would now take on South Korea in the quarterfinal. China will play
against Lebanon for the spot in the semis. China surged ahead early and
posted a 21:16 lead at the first break. China maintained the lead
throughout the second term. Moreover the hosts boosted the gap to 14
points at the interval. Japan could not get any closer throughout the
third term. China established a 61:46 lead with ten minutes remaining.
The margin just kept on growing throughout the fourth period as China
cruised to the victory at the end.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) delivered 18 points and 13 rebounds for
China.
Liu Wei (190-PG-80) had 14 points in the win.
Takuya Kawamura (193-G-86) answered with 24 points for Japan.
Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) had 10 points and 7 rebounds in the
loss.
Jordan - United Arab Emirates 94-80
Jordan made it into Asian Championship quarterfinals. They overcame UAE
tonight to clinch the fourth position in Group F. Jordan will now take
on undefeated Iran in the playoffs. UAE fell at 0-5 record in the group.
Jordan went on a scoring spree in the opening frame. They unleashed 40
points to build a 20-point lead. UAE stopped the rot in the second term.
The teams traded baskets as UAE trailed by 19 points at the interval
38:57. Jordan boosted their lead in the third term. Tab Baldwin team
scored 25 points to ensure an 82:58 advantage with one quarter
remaining. UAE outscored Jordan 22:12 in the final frame but it did not
change the outcome as Tab Baldwin team marched to the win.
Daghles Osama (198-G-79, college:
Midwestern St.) posted 20 points and 9 assists for Jordan.
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) added 16 points in the winning effort.
Ibrahim Ahmad (179-G-79) answered with 28 points for UAE.
Khalil Salem (178-G-91) netted 23 points in the loss.
Syria - Philippines
52-75
Philippines recorded the third straight win at the Second Stage of Asian
Championship. They overcame Syria to enter the quarterfinal stage from
the second position in Group F. Philippines will now take on Taiwan in
the playoffs. Syria slipped at 1-4 record and would play in the
classification round for 9th-12th place. Philippines looked slightly
better in the opening frame. They eked out a 14:11 lead after ten
minutes. But Syria turned things upside down in the second frame. Goran
Miljevic team surged ahead for a 32:23 halftime lead. They maintained
the lead for some time in the third term before Philippines pulled their
noses back in front. Philippines registered a 49:45 lead with ten
minutes to go. They opened the fourth term on a 15:0 run to clear off
for good in this one.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) stepped up with 20 points for Philippines.
Christopher Tiu (178-PG-85) and
Ranidel deOcampo (194-F-81) added 8 points each in the win.
Abd Al Wahab Hamowi (217-C-90) responded with 11 points for Syria.
Eder Arjo Gorges (212-C/F-81, college:
Walsh, OH) provided 9 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
China, South Korea and Iran stay unbeaten in
Wuhan -
Sep 20, 2011
Group E
Iran - Lebanon
76-45
Iran recorded the fifth straight win at the Asian Championship. They
outgunned Lebanon to improve at 4-0 record on top of Group E.
Samad Nikkhah (198-G/F-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) and
Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) stepped up with 16 points apiece to pace Iran.
Lebanon fell at 1-3 record after the loss. Iran limited Lebanon to only
7 points in the opening frame to take an 11-point lead. Iran maintained
the tempo in the second frame. They established a 32:19 advantage at the
interval. Lebanon offensive woes continued in the second half. They
scored just 5 points in the third term allowing Iran to pile up a
comfortable 49:24 lead at the final intermission. Iran tipped off the
final quarter on a 17:6 run and never looked back en route to the
victory.
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) posted 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists
for Iran.
Ghaleb Rida (192-G-81) responded with 16 points for Lebanon.
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) had 15 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
Taiwan - South Korea
61-82
South Korea registered the fifth straight win in Wuhan.
Cho Sung-Min (189-F-83) posted 19 points to lead South Korea past
Taiwan. The winners improved at 4-0 record, while Taiwan fell at 2-2 in
Group E. The teams stayed close throughout the opening frame. Taiwan
eked out a 20:18 lead after ten minutes of action. But South Korea
opened the second term on a 15:2 run to surge ahead. They fired 25
points in the period to ensure a 43:32 halftime lead. The margin grew at
19-point mark midway through the third term. South Korea soon boosted to
20+ points and established a 64:40 buffer heading into the fourth
period. Taiwan failed to recovered in the reminder of the contest and
had to surrender at the end.
Moon Tae-Jong (199-F-75, agency:
Alti Sport, college:
Richmond) posted 15 points, while
Oh Sek-Eun (200-C-87) contributed 14 points for the winners.
Wu Tai-Hao (202-C-85, college:
BYU-Hawaii) responded with 15 points for Taiwan.
Wen-Ting Tseng (202-C/F-84) chipped in 13 points in the losing
effort.
Uzbekistan - Malaysia
75-80
Malaysia overcame Uzbekistan in the Second Round of Asian Championship.
The victory propelled Malaysia at 1-3 record in Group E.
Batumalai Guganeswaran (182-G-82) stepped up with 14 points and 6
assists to pace the winners. Uzbekistan fell at 0-4 record after the
loss. Malaysia stormed into the game posting a 21:10 lead after ten
minutes. They maintained the lead throughout the second term. Malaysia
arrived at halftime up by as many as 11 points 44:33. Uzbekistan went
off the dressing room firing from all guns. They went on a 13:5 rally to
narrow the gap to just three points. Denisov put Uzbekistan within just
two points 62:64 late in the third term. But Uzbekistan answered with a
6:0 run to clear off. Uzbekistan would get as close as two points on
several occasions but Malaysia hung on to escape with a narrow win at
the end.
Li Wei Chee (189-F-85) posted 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists,
while
Yoong Jing Kwaan (200-C-90) had 12 points for the winners.
Aleksandr Kozlov (201-F-82) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds
for Uzbekistan.
Gennadiy Zinovyev (198-F-84) netted 15 points in defeat.
Group F
Philippines - Japan
83-76
Philippines handed Japan the first defeat at the Asian Championship in
Wuhan.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) stepped up with 25 points and 18 rebounds to pace the
winners to the victory. Philippines improved at 3-1 record and caught up
with Japan in the ladder of Group F. Philippines surged ahead 8:2 early
in the game but Japan quickly stopped the rot. They capped the term on a
12:0 run to take a 23:18 lead. Japan maintained the lead throughout the
second frame. They ensured a 40:34 advantage at halftime. Philippines
needed a 12:1 run in the third term to return the lead.
Marcus Douthit and
Marcio Lassiter (188-G-87, college:
Cal.St. Fullerton) ensured a 60:52 advantage for Philippines with
ten minutes to go.
Marcus Douthit gave Philippines a double-digit lead at the start of
the fourth frame. Japan cut it back to only 5 points with seven minutes
remaining. However Philippines never allowed their opponents any closer
in the reminder of the encounter.
Jimmy Alapag (177-G-77, college:
Cal.St.-San Bernar.) and
Marcio Lassiter provided 15 points each in the victory.
Joji Takeuchi (206-F/C-85, agency:
N.E.T.) answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Japan.
Takeki Shonaka (180-G-84) netted 14 points in the loss.
China - Jordan
93-60
China kept on piling up victories at home Asian Championship. Jordan
became their next victim at the hosts claimed a comprehensive win at the
end.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) stepped up with 16 points and 12 rebounds
to lead the effort. China cleared off late in the opening frame to post
a 25:15 lead. Jordan cut the deficit in the second term. Tab Baldwin got
as close as six points at the interval 34:40. But China opened the
second half on a 16:6 run to restore a comfortable cushion. The hosts
rallied to a 71:44 lead with ten minutes to go. The margin grew at as
many as 30 points midway through the fourth quarter and China cruised to
the victory at the end.
Yi Li (203-F/G-85) and
Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) posted 14 points each for the winners. Abbas
Zaid answered with 17 points for Jordan.
Islam Abbaas (200-C-80) had 12 points in the loss.
United Arab Emirates - Syria
73-80
Syria registered the first win at the Second Stage of the Asian
Championship. They toppled UAE in Wuhan to improve at 1-3 record in
Group E.
Eder Arjo Gorges (212-C/F-81, college:
Walsh, OH) stepped up with 17 points and 15 rebounds for the
winners. Syria fired 30 points in the opening term to take off. They
established a 14-point lead ten minutes into the game. UAE however did
not allow their opponents to stretch the lead in the second term. They
trailed by 13 points at the interval 35:48. The teams traded baskets in
the third term. Syria ensured a 64:51 lead at the final intermission.
UAE narrowed the gap back to single digits in the fourth term but Syria
hung on to escape with an important win.
Mahmood Osfira (203-F-91) posted 14 points, while
Giannis Deep (186-G-86) produced 13 points in the victory.
Ibrahim Ahmad (179-G-79) answered with 25 points for Syria.
Khalil Salem (178-G-91) notched 17 points in the losing effort.
13-16 place
Indonesia - India
84-75
Indonesia recorded the second win in a row at the classification round
of Asian Championship in China. They fired past India to improve at 2-0
record in Group G. India slipped at 0-1 record after the defeat.
Mario Wuysang (176-PG-79) scored 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and
issued 7 assists to lead the charge. Indonesia jumped to an early lead
and rolled to a 20:14 lead after ten minutes. India cut the deficit in
the second term but Indonesia finished the half with a strong rally to
establish a 44:37 lead. The margin grew to double digits in the third
term. Indonesia ensured a 60:47 advantage midway through the period.
They enjoyed a 10-point buffer heading into the fourth quarter 67:57.
India tried hard but failed to erase the deficit losing at the end.
Amin Prihantono (188-F-82) provided 16 points, while
Christian Ronaldo Sitepu (200-C/F-86) had 15 points and 8 rebounds
in the win.
Hareesh Koroth (185-G-84) answered with 22 points for India.
Jagdeep Singh (198-C-86) accounted for 11 points in the loss.
Second Stage starts in Wuhan
- Sep 19, 2011
Group E
South Korea - Uzbekistan
106-57
South Korea posted the fourth straight win at the Asian Championship.
They coasted past Uzbekistan to improve at 3-0 record in Group E.
Moon Tae-Jong (199-F-75, agency:
Alti Sport, college:
Richmond) delivered 21 points to lead the charge. Uzbekistan fell at
0-3 record after the loss. Korea marked their ambitions early. They
poured in 30 points in the starting period to take a 19-point lead. The
margin just kept on growing in the second term. South Korea secured a
comfortable 52:24 halftime advantage. They kept Uzbekistan at bay
throughout the third term. South Korea established a 74:37 advantage
with one quarter remaining. Uzbekistan dropped 20 points in the fourth
term but it did not help as South Korea easily matched the effort
scoring 32 and celebrating victory.
Cho Sung-Min (189-F-83) provided 20 points, while
Yang Hee-Jong (194-F-84) added 16 points for the winners.
Evgeniy Shatrov (192-G-86) answered with 11 points for Uzbekistan.
Gennadiy Zinovyev (198-F-84) and Aleksandr Yahin finished with 10
points each in the loss.
Malaysia - Iran
36-121
Iran demolished Malaysia at the start of the second round of action at
Asian Championship.
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) and
Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) accounted for 20 points each to pace Iran to 3-0
record in Group E. Malaysia on the other hand slipped at 0-3 record.
Iran erupted for 34 points in the opening frame to take a 20-point lead.
Iran limited their opponents to just 9 points in the second stanza to
establish a massive 56:23 halftime lead. Iran opened the second half on
a stunning 19:3 rally to clear off. They never slowed down afterwards
marching to a comprehensive win at the end.
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) delivered 18 points, while Mahdi Kamrani
added 13 points and 8 assists in the victory.
Batumalai Guganeswaran (182-G-82) responded with 13 points for
Malaysia. Chee Li Wei had 8 points in the losing effort.
Lebanon - Taiwan
58-60
Taiwan opened the Second Round of Asian Championship with a narrow
victory one ambitious Lebanon.
Chen Hsin-An (198-F/G-80) scored 15 points to lead the charge.
Lebanon ensured the better start. They were up 11:5 midway through the
opening quarter. But Taiwan erased the deficit and posted a 16:13 lead
ten minutes into the encounter. The lead changed hands for numerous
times throughout close second term before
Chien Chia-Hung (197-F-87) made it 30:30 at the interval. The teams
stayed neck and neck in the third quarter as well.
Jean Abed El Nour (198-F/G-83) capped the term with a three-pointer
and drew thing level at 50. Taiwan finally cleared off to a 60:55
distance however Akl and
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) dragged Lebanon within two points 58:60 with just over a
minute to go. The teams went scoreless in the reminder of the battle as
Taiwan ran away with a narrow win at the end.
Wu Tai-Hao (202-C-85, college:
BYU-Hawaii) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds for Taiwan.
Lu Cheng-Ju (194-F-86) netted 10 points in the loss.
Samuel Hoskin responded with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Lebanon.
Jean Abed El Nour posted 12 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Group F
Jordan - Philippines
64-72
Jordan and Philippines struggled for the second win in Group F of the
Asian Championship in Wuhan. Philippines showed their character and
trailing in the majority of the game, grabbed 72:64 win. Jordan started
the game with 9-2 run and had 20:11 lead after the first 10 minutes.
They kept the opponents scoreless for the first five minutes of the
second quarter and had 24:11 lead. The teams went to the lockers at
31:26, while the second half belonged to Philippines. They needed 21-16
in the third quarter to tie the game at 47:47 after three quarters and
then grabbed the victory due to 25-17 in the last stanza.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) erupted with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Marcio Lassiter (188-G-87, college:
Cal.St. Fullerton) scored 14, while
Jimmy Alapag (177-G-77, college:
Cal.St.-San Bernar.) netted 11.
Daghles Osama (198-G-79, college:
Midwestern St.) delivered 18 points in the losing effort, while
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) posted 16.
Abbas Zaid (203-F-83) collected 10 points and 12 boards, while
Abdallah AbuQoura (203-C-84) had 7.
Japan - United Arab Emirates
101-61
Japan registered another victory at the Asian Championship in Wuhan.
They rolled past UAE to improve at 3-0 record in Group F.
Tomoo Amino (196-F-80) stepped up with 17 points to lead the effort.
Japan started the game with a stifling defence. They limited UAE to just
9 points in the opening quarter taking a 6-point lead. Japan exploded
with 41 points in the second term boost the margin to as many as 30
points 56:26. Things went smoothly for the Japanese team afterwards.
They controlled the tempo and eased to an 80:43 advantage with ten
minutes remaining. Japan never slowed down in the fourth period and
rallied to the victory at the end.
Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) posted 15 points and 10 rebounds, while
Takumi Ishizaki contributed 13 points in the winning effort.
Khalil Salem (178-G-91) answered with 14 points for UAE.
Rashed Al Zaabi (189-G-88) had 13 points as UAE fell at 0-3 record
in the ladder.
Syria - China
71-90
China improved to 3-0 record in Group F at the Asian Championship in
Wuhan. The favorites outscored Syria 90:71 to keep them winless with 0-3
record. The host opened the game with 10-2 lead and improved to 24:10
after the first 10 minutes. China led 31:18 after 15 minute and enjoyed
47:28 at the halftime. Syria actually started to play better in the
second half and matched well the Chinese squad. The latter managed to
add 23-21 in the third quarter, while Syria won the last period 22-20.
China scored 16 Fast Break Points, while their opponents only 2.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) top-scored for the winners with 19 points
and Su Wei scored 14.
Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-77) delivered 9 and
Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) as well as Zhang Bo added 8 apiece. Deep
Giannis replied with 16 points in the losing effort.
13-16 places
Indonesia - Bahrain
85-62
Poedjakesuma and Sitepu combined for 50 points to edge Bahrain at the
FIBA Asia Cup. Indonesia overcame Bahrain 85:62 in the
Classification Round for 13-16 places. Bahrain shocked the opponents
with 10-0 run and kept them scoreless for the first five minutes.
Moreover the underdogs enjoyed 17:12 after the first 10 minutes of the
game. It looked that Indonesia started to wake up and only 1-point lead
remained on the board with 5 minutes left in the half. After 24-17 in
the second period Indonesia grabbed 36:34 halftime advantage. In the
rest of the game they managed to dominate the court. Indonesia won the
third quarter 17-11 and added 32-17 in the last period. Poedjakesuma
Andi paced all the winners with 32 points and
Christian Ronaldo Sitepu (200-C/F-86) scored 18.
Bader Abdulla Malabes (87) delivered 17 points in the losing effort.
Al Tawash Husain scored 11 and
Abdulrahman Ghali (197-C-88) added 10.
Preliminary Round comes to an end in Wuhan
- Sep 17, 2011
Group A
Malaysia - Lebanon
59-87
Lebanon made it look easy as they recorded the second win at the Asian
Championship in Wuhan.
Elie Estephane (194-G/F-86, college:
Alabama So. CC) posted 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to propel
Lebanon past Malaysia. So the winners climbed at 2-1 record in Group A,
while Malaysia slipped at 1-2. It was practically all over for Malaysia
in the opening frame. Lebanon went on a 27:8 rally to secure a
comfortable buffer after ten minutes. Malaysia did not surrender and cut
the deficit to 16 points at halftime. But the difference was too obvious
as Lebanon regained composure and stretched the gap to 27 points at the
final intermission 67:40. Lebanon controlled the game in the final
stanza driving to a well-deserved win at the end.
Charles Tabet (205-C-88, college:
S.Alabama) posted 20 points and 16 boards, while Bassel Bawji
contributed 15 points in the winning effort.
Yoong Jing Kwaan (200-C-90) replied with 13 points for Malaysia.
Ban Sin Ooi (180-G/F-83) and
Shee Fai Loh (192-G/F-89) produced 7 points each in the losing case.
South Korea - India
84-53
South Korea recorded the third win in a row at 2011 Asian Championship.
They eased past India to finish the preliminary round at 3-0 record on
top of Group A.
Kang Byung-Hyun (193-G/F-85) delivered 22 points in the victory.
India suffered the third loss in a row. South Korea started the game
aggressively. They quickly pulled ahead and built a 27:11 lead after ten
minutes. South Korea maintained the lead throughout the second quarter.
They posted a 46:28 halftime advantage. India had little to answer with
after the big break. The Korean side piled up a 66:34 lead with ten
minutes to go and never looked back en route to the victory.
Moon Tae-Jong (199-F-75, agency:
Alti Sport, college:
Richmond) notched 14 points, while
Cho Sung-Min (189-F-83) accounted for 12 points in the win.
Trideep Rai (190-F-83) responded with 11 points for India.
Hareesh Koroth (185-G-84) and
Yadwinder Singh (197-C-86) had 8 points each in the loss.
Group B
Taiwan - Qatar
94-78
Taiwan recorded the second win at the Asian Championship preliminary
round. They outscored Qatar to clinch 2-1 record in Group B.
Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-88) scored 35 points to lead the effort.
Qatar used just five players in the game and suffered the third straight
loss at the tournament. Taiwan knocked down 23 points in the opening
frame to build an 8-point buffer. They stretched the margin in the
second frame. Taiwan ensured a 50:40 halftime lead. Qatar did not
surrender cutting the deficit in the third stanza. They got within 7
points at the final break 61:68. But Taiwan quickly stretched the gap to
15 points in the final quarter and never looked back en route to the
victory.
Lee Hsueh-Lin (176-PG-84) posted 15 points, 7 assists and 5 boards,
while
Wen-Ting Tseng (202-C/F-84) added 14 points for the winners.
Omer Abdelkader Salem (206-C-83) answered with 30 points and 12
rebounds for Qatar.
Erfan Ali Saeed (198-F-83) finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds
in the losing case.
Iran - Uzbekistan
132-38
Iran registered the third straight win at the start of 2011 Asian
Championship. They drubbed Uzbekistan to clinch the top position in
Group B. Seven players scored in double figures for Iran.
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) and
Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) accounted for 18 points each in the win.
Uzbekistan slipped at 1-2 record in the ladder. Iran unloaded 38 points
in the opening quarter to take a 24-point lead. The margin just kept on
growing in the second frame. Iran erupted for 41 points in the quarter
to establish a 79:25 halftime lead. Iran easily reached 100-point mark
in the third term posting a 107:34 advantage at the final intermission.
They never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory at the end.
Asghar Kardoust (212-C-86, agency:
SportsList Inc.) posted 17 points and 9 rebounds, while
Saeid Davarpanah (191-G/F-87) had 14 points in the win.
Aleksandr Kozlov (201-F-82) answered with 12 points for Uzbekistan.
Samender Juginisov (202-F-87) netted 7 points in the loss.
Group C
Jordan - Indonesia
89-59
Jordan celebrated the second victory at the Asian Championship in Wuhan.
They prevailed against Indonesia for 2-1 record in Group C.
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) led the charge with 18 points. Indonesia suffered
the third consecutive loss at the tournament. Jordan quickly surged
ahead in this one. They established a 22:16 lead after ten minutes of
action. Jordan tipped off the second term with a 13:3 run to boost the
lead. They piled up a 44:29 halftime advantage. Tab Baldwin team
maintained the pressure in the third stanza. They entered the fourth
quarter up by as many as 21 points 65:44. Jordan did not slow down in
the fourth period running for a comfortable win at the end.
Wesam Al-Sous (189-G-83) and
Islam Abbaas (200-C-80) contributed 14 points each for the winners.
Christian Ronaldo Sitepu (200-C/F-86) answered with 15 points for
Indonesia.
Amin Prihantono (188-F-82) posted 12 points in the loss.
Syria - Japan
55-77
Japan registered the third consecutive win at the 2011 Asian
Championship. They prevailed against Syria to top Group C ladder.
Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) posted 19 points and 11 rebounds to
lead the charge. The lead changed hands for several times throughout the
opening frame before
Takuya Kawamura (193-G-86) gave Japan a 17:15 lead.
Kosuke Takeuchi ignited a 12:0 run from Japan at the start of the
second term as they claimed a 29:15 advantage. Japan ensured a 34:24
lead at the interval.
Takuya Kawamura nailed 10 points early in the third term to give
Japan a 44:27 advantage midway through the third term. They maintained
the lead posting a 57:42 lead with ten minutes to go. Japan never
loosened the grasp in the final term rallying to the victory at the end.
Takuya Kawamura notched 17 points, while
Kenta Hirose (193-G-85) and
Joji Takeuchi (206-F/C-85, agency:
N.E.T.) added 12 points each in the win.
Ioanis Deeb (184-G-86) answered with 15 points for Syria.
Sameer Al Dags (196-F-84) had 13 points in the loss.
Group D
China - United Arab Emirates
75-60
China registered the third straight win at the 2011 Asian Championship.
The hosts overcame UAE to finish the preliminary round undefeated on top
of Group D.
Zhang Bo (199-G/F-89) stepped up with 15 points to lead the effort.
UAE suffered the second defeat in three games played and occupied the
third spot in the ladder. China capped the first period on a 10:3 run to
post a 22:8 lead. But UAE did not allow the hosts to clear off in the
second term. The visitors narrowed the deficit to just 8 points at the
interval. China took over in the third term. They limited UAE to just 10
points in the quarter and ensured a 19-point buffer before the fourth
term. The home team stayed in charge in the fourth frame and sealed the
victory at the end.
Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) posted 13 points and 7 rebounds, while
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) and
Yu Shulong (185-G-90) accounted for 7 points each in the win.
Rashed Al Zaabi (189-G-88) answered with 21 points and 6 rebounds
for UAE.
Khalil Salem (178-G-91) chipped in 13 points in the loss.
Bahrain - Philippines
71-113
Philippines registered a comfortable win over Bahrain on the third day
of action at Asian Championship in Wuhan.
Japeth Aguilar (208-C-85, college:
W.Kentucky) stepped up with 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead
Philippines as they improved at 2-1 record in Group D. Bahrain suffered
the third loss in a row. Philippines unloaded 30 points in the starting
quarter to clear off. They established a comfortable 12-point lead ten
minutes into the game. Bahrain however did not allow their opponents to
enlarge the margin in the second term. Philippines led by 11 points at
halftime 40:51. Philippines opened the third term on a 19:0 run to leave
Bahrain behind. Philippines piled up an 86:47 advantage at the final
intermission and never looked back en route to the victory.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) notched 18 points and 9 rebounds, while
Joseph Casio (177-PG-86) added 15 points in the victory.
Bader Abdulla Malabes (87) replied with 15 points and 7 assists for
Bahrain.
Hesham Sarhan (92) had 13 points in the losing effort.
Day 2 in Wuhan
- Sep 16, 2011
Group A
Lebanon - South Korea
62-80
South Korea became the leader of Group A of the FIBA Asia Championship.
The team overcame Lebanon 80:62 and handed them their first loss. Both
teams started strong and only 10:9 lead allowed South Korea to lead the
game. They also had just 1-point advantage after the first period,
17:16. In the second quarter the things became better for South Korea
that after 16-13 increased to 33:29 at the halftime. Moreover due to
20-15 in the third quarter the board showed 53:44. South Korea grabbed
66:48 after 35 minutes of the game and enjoyed the final victory by 18
points.
Yang Dong-Geun (181-G-81) top-scored for the winners with 20 points
and
Moon Tae-Jong (199-F-75, agency:
Alti Sport, college:
Richmond) nailed 18.
Kim Joo-Sung (205-F/C-79) collected 16 points and 10 rebounds, while
Ha Seung-Jin scored 13.
Ghaleb Rida (192-G-81) delivered 20 points in defeat, whilst
Rodrigue Akl (189-PG-88) added 15.
Samuel Hoskin (206-F/C-79, agency:
Higher Vision Sports, college:
De Paul) netted 12 and
Bassel Bawji (203-F/C-89, college:
Tulsa) had 10.
India - Malaysia
67-71
Malaysia recorded the initial win at the 2011 Asian Championship. They
overcame India to improve at 1-1 record in Group A.
Ban Sin Ooi (180-G/F-83) scored 20 points to lead the effort. India
on the other hand slipped at 0-2 record after the loss. Malaysia
strongly entered the game. They registered a 13:4 lead midway through
the opening period. But India gradually picked up the tempo and
eventually trailed by just two points 13:15 at the first break. India
almost erased the deficit but Malaysia stepped on the gas late in the
second term. They poured in 27 points in the second frame to ensure a
42:26 halftime lead. India grabbed the initiative in the third term.
They dominated the period cutting the deficit to just 4 points with ten
minutes to go 50:54. India finally pulled ahead midway through the
fourth frame. But Malaysia answered with a crucial 9:3 outburst that
propelled them to the victory at the end.
Batumalai Guganeswaran (182-G-82) accounted for 14 points, 7
rebounds and 6 assists for Malaysia.
Tian Yuan Kuek (200-C-91) added 9 points in the win.
Japdeep Singh (198-C-86) answered with 25 points for India.
Amjyot Singh (185-G-92) finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds in
the loss.
Group B
Uzbekistan - Taiwan
71-81
Taiwan registered the first win at the Asian Championship in Wuhan. They
fired past Uzbekistan for 1-1 record in Group B.
Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-88) stepped up with 15 points to lead the
effort. Taiwan opened the game with nine straight points. They stretched
the gap to 10 points 12:2 shortly after. Taiwan secured a 24:14 lead
after ten minutes of action. Taiwan kept their opponents at bay
throughout the second frame. They established a 45:36 halftime
advantage. Uzbekistan cut the deficit to just 6 points midway through
the third term 45:51. However Taiwan immedialy answered with a 6:0 surge
to restore a safe cushion. They entered the fourth quarter up by 17
points 67:50. Taiwan stayed well in charge throughout the fourth frame
and cruised to the victory at the end.
Mao Chia-En (196-F/G-82) finished with 13 points, while
Lu Cheng-Ju (194-F-86) and
Chen Hsin-An (198-F/G-80) accounted for 11 points each in the win.
Gennadiy Zinovyev (198-F-84) responded with 17 points for
Uzbekistan.
Vyacheslav Belokurov (202-F-77) provided 12 points in the loss.
Qatar - Iran
4-40
Qatar lost another game by default at the Asian Championship in China.
The team could not enter the second frame and lost 4:40 with less
players remaining in the court then the rules require. Qatar scored the
first 3 points in the game. Salem later made it 4:6 and those points
were the last for his side. Iran closed the game with massive 34-0 run
and grabbed the second straight win. DAVOUDICHEGANI nailed three for the
final result. The game was stopped at the end of the first period with 2
minutes left when Saad got his 5th foul. Qatar have only 7 players in
this competitions because they hired some American Players to play in
their NT team but the rules say each of this players must to spend at
least 2 years in this country so that they be able to play for the NT
team.
Hamed Afagh (190-G-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) top-scored for the winners with 10 points.MATALKEH
replied with 3 points in the losing effort.
Group C
Indonesia - Syria
61-74
Syria celebrated the first win at the 2011 Asian Championship in China.
They overcame Indonesia to improve at 1-1 record in Group C.
Eder Arjo Gorges (212-C/F-81, college:
Walsh, OH) stepped up with 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the
charge. Indonesia fell at 0-2 record after the loss. Syria pulled in
front late in the opening frame. They recorded a 17:13 lead after ten
minutes of action. Indonesia stepped on the gas early in the second
frame. They grabbed a 27:23 lead but could not capitalize. Syria sneaked
back in charge taking a 34:33 advantage. Syria strengthened their
advantage in the third quarter. They built a 54:45 buffer with one
quarter remaining. Syria boosted the margin to 17 points midway through
the fourth period and never looked back en route to the victory.
Sameer Al Dags (196-F-84) accounted for 14 points for the winners.
Mario Wuysang (176-PG-79) and
Rony Gunawan (194-F/C-80) responded with 11 points each for
Indonesia.
Xaverius Prawiro (184-G/F-86) finished with 9 points in the loss.
Jordan - Japan
87-92
Japan celebrated the second win at the 2011 Asian Championship. They
prevailed against Jordan in a tough battle in Wuhan to stay undefeated
in Group C.
Takuya Kawamura (193-G-86) scored 23 points to pace the effort.
Jordan opened the game with a strong 13:2 run. But Japan recovered and
surged ahead for a 19:17 lead after ten minutes of action. The lead
changed hands before Japan unloaded 8 points in a row and posted a 36:27
lead late in the first half. Japan tipped off the second half with 15
unanswered points to grab a 51:29 lead. Japan stayed in control and
entered the fourth stanza up by as many as 18 points 64:46. Jordan got
within 6 points with just over a minutes to go 79:85. However
Shinsuke Kashiwagi (183-PG-81) converted a three-point play and
Japan hung on for the victory at the end.
Shinsuke Kashiwagi posted 14 points, while
Joji Takeuchi (206-F/C-85, agency:
N.E.T.) added 13 points and 19 rebounds in the victory.
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) answered with game-high 30 points for Jordan.
Islam Abbaas (200-C-80) delivered 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4
assists in the loss.
Group D
Philippines - China
60-75
Philippines lost to China in Day 2 of the 26th FIBA Asia Championship
2011. The hosts of the tournament beat the opponents 75:60 in
Preliminary Round - Group A. China led 7:6 in the opening tip of the
game and improved to 22:13 after the first 10 minutes. The second
quarter was a disaster for Philippines that scored only 8 points. China
managed to take 43:21 advantage and never looked behind. Philippines
however dominated the second half. They won the third frame 19-12 and
then tied the score in the fourth quarter at 20-20. That was however
enough only to reduce to 15 points.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) led China with 20 points and 17 rebounds.
Wang ZhiZhi (214-C-77) collected 16 points and 5 rebounds, while
Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Zhu Fangyu had
13 points and 5 assists.
Marcus Douthit (210-C/F-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) replied with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the
Philippines.
Christopher Tiu (178-PG-85) added 12 points and 3 assists.
United Arab Emirates - Bahrain
91-53
UAE registered the first win at the Asian Championship in Wuhan. They
drubbed Bahrain to climb at 1-1 record in Group D.
Ibrahim Ahmad (179-G-79) scored 17 points to lead the effort Bahrain
slipped at 0-2 record after the loss. Bahrain ensured a brave start.
They led 12:7 midway through the starting frame. Bahrain posted a 17:16
lead ten minutes into the game. But UAE turned things around in the
second frame. They limited their opponents to just 10 points in the
quarter to establish a 37:27 advantage at the interval. UAE maintained
the lead throughout the third stanza. UAE boosted the gap to as many as
24 points at the final break 70:46. UAE opened the fourth term on a 13:4
rally and never looked back en route to the victory.
Rashed Al Zaabi (189-G-88) had 16 points, while
Ali Al Hattawi (200-C-79) and
Jasim Abdalla (204-C-88) contributed 13 points apiece for UAE.
Maitam Isa (182-G-90) responded with 15 points for Bahrain.
Husain Al Tawash (174-G-86) and
Ahmed Malallah (188-F-73) netted 11 points each in the loss.
Day 1 in Wuhan
- Sep 15, 2011
Group A
Malaysia - South Korea
42-89
South Korea earned the opening win at the 2011 Asian Championship.
Hur Jae team coasted past Malaysia in Group A action.
Cho Sung-Min (189-F-83) stepped up with 16 points to lead the
effort. South Korea stunned their opponents in the opening period. They
held Malaysia to miserable three points in the quarter posting a 29:3
lead after ten minutes. The margin grew at 30-point mark midway through
the second frame. South Korea established a 47:22 lead at halftime.
South Korea continued to remain in charge throughout the third frame.
They posted a 76:30 lead with ten minutes to go in the game. South Korea
did not loosen the grasp and earned a well-deserved win at the end. Oh
Sek-Eun chipped in 13 points, while
Lee Jung-Suk (184-G-82) and Tae-Jong Moon netted 11 points apiece in
the win.
Yoong Jing Kwaan (200-C-90) answered with 9 points and 9 rebounds
for Malaysia.
Ban Sin Ooi (180-G/F-83) finished with 6 points in defeat.
Lebanon - India 71-68
Lebanon earned the first win at the 2011 Asian Championship. They
overcame a major scare from ambitious India to escape with a narrow win
at the end.
Jean Abed El Nour (198-F/G-83) stepped
up with eight points in the final moments of the game to propel Lebanon
to a tough win at the end. He finished with game-high 24 points to pace
Lebanon.
Lebanon ensured a 20:16 lead after ten minutes of action.
Bassel Bawji gave Lebanon a 37:27 lead
midway through the second term. Stephan made it 40:27 at halftime.
Jean Abed El Nour
stretched the margin to 15 points early in the second half. But India
refused to surrender. They ignited a 30:12 run to grab a 59:54 lead with
ten minutes to go.
Hareesh Koroth (185-G-84)
kept India in charge 64:57 with just over four minutes to go. However
Lebanon triggered a 9:2 rally to regain the lead 69:66.
Jean Abed El Nour sank two free throws and
sealed the victory at the end.
Ghaleb Rida knocked down 15 points,
while
Bassel Bawji contributed 9 points in
the win.
Hareesh Koroth answered with 20 points for
India.
Talwinderjit Singh (185-G/F-86) finished with
18 points, 6 boards and 4 assists in the loss.
Group B
Taiwan - Iran
37-49
Iran earned the first win at the Asian Championship in China. They
outmuscled Taiwan in Group B opener.
Samad Nikkhah (198-G/F-83, agency:
SportsList Inc.) stepped up with 18 points to lead the winners. Iran
opened the game with a 6:1 run to jump in front. Iran stayed in charge
posting a 10:8 lead after ten minutes. Taiwan surged ahead late in the
second term and posted a 19:17 halftime advantage. Taiwan used an 11:1
run in the third term to post a 30:20 advantage. However Iran reacted
with a 19:1 rally of their own to take a 39:31 lead early in the fourth
frame. Taiwan cut the deficit back to just two points but Iran answered
with ten points in a row and sealed the victory at the end. Hamed
Haddadi posted 8 points and 18 rebounds, while
Arsalan Kazemi (199-F-90) had 8 points in the winning effort.
Wu Tai-Hao (202-C-85, college:
BYU-Hawaii) responded with 15 points for Taiwan. Lin Chih-Chieh
delivered 8 points in the loss.
Qatar - Uzbekistan
12-27
Uzbekistan started their 26th FIBA Asia Championship with the victory
over GCC champions. Qatar lost Group B game by default 12:27. Qatar
started the game with five players. They committed five personal fouls
in the first six minutes of the game. Denisov opened the scoring account
in the game, while Matalkeh gave Qatar 2:1 lead. Saad also remained
Qatar in front at 5:3, while
Evgeniy Shatrov (192-G-86) scored for 7:5. The latter also brought
11:7, while Juginisov Samender closed an 11-0 run for his side. Saad
nailed three for 18:10, while Uzbekistan erupted with another 9-0 run.
Matalkeh scored for 27:12 and then he received his last fifth foul.
According to Art 21 of Official Basketball Rules 2010, 'a team shall
lose a game by default if, during the game, the team has fewer than two
players on the playing court ready to play.
Evgeniy Shatrov stepped up with 10 points for the winners and
Juginisov Samender nailed 9.
Yevgeniy Pereverzev (183-G-87) followed them with 4 points. Saad
ended up with 8 points in defeat and Hammam posted 4.
Group C
Syria - Jordan
58-71
Jordan opened win count at 2011 Asian Championship in Wuhan. They held
off pesky Syria in Group C opener.
Rasheim Wright (192-G-81, college:
District of Col.) stepped up with 20 points to pace Jordan. Jordan
managed to post an 18:12 lead ten minutes into the game. But Jacques
Nalbandian drained 8 points in a 10:2 run from Syria early in the second
term as they jumped into lead. The teams traded baskets before
Wael Jlilati (199-G/F-90) knocked down 8 points in a row giving
Syria a 36:31 lead at the interval.
Wael Jlilati opened the second half with two points as Syria
established a 40:31 advantage. But Jordan stepped on the gas late in the
period. They capped the period with a 13:1 rally to grab a 56:46 lead
with ten minutes remaining. Syria cut the deficit to just two points
midway through the fourth frame 58:60. However
Rasheim Wright came up with a timely three-pointer and Jordan ran
away for the victory in the final minutes.
Daghles Osama (198-G-79, college:
Midwestern St.) posted 19 points, 6 boards and 6 assists for Jordan.
Islam Abbaas and
Abbas Zaid (203-F-83) added 8 points each in the win.
Wael Jlilati answered with 13 points for Syria. Jacques Nalbandian
chipped in 11 points in the loss.
Japan - Indonesia
81-59
Japan registered the first win at the 2011 Asian Championship. They
bruised Indonesia in Group C opener.
Joji Takeuchi (206-F/C-85, agency:
N.E.T.) scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace
well-balanced effort from Japan. Japan grabbed the lead early in the
game. They limited Indonesia to only 8 points in the starting quarter to
build a 7-point lead. However Indonesia went on a 13:2 run in the second
frame to take a 21:18 lead. But Japan answered with a 17:2 surge late in
the half to establish a 37:24 lead at the interval. Japan stayed in
charge throughout the third term. They boosted the margin to 20 points
to clear off. Japan entered the fourth quarter up by 22 points 61:39 and
never looked back en route to the victory. Takuya Kawamura and
Shinsuke Kashiwagi (183-PG-81) delivered 10 points apiece in the
winning effort.
Andi Poedjakesuma (187-F-80) responded with 12 points for Indonesia.
Christian Ronaldo Sitepu top-scored with 14 points in the loss.
Group D
Philippines - United Arab Emirates
92-52
SEABA champions won over United Arab Emirates at their start of the 26th
FIBA Asia Championship. Philippines won all the quarters to taste 92:52
victory. United Arab Emirates surprised the opponents with 5-0 run early
in the game, while Barroca scored for 7:7. Philippines celebrated 17:12
after the first 10 minutes and had 29:18 midway through the second
period.
Marcus Douthit (211-F/C-80, agency:
Edge Sports, college:
Providence) later sent the teams to the lockers at 41:22. The third
quarter proved the ambitions of the winners for a bigger advantage as
they produced 28-13 in it. Another 23-17 in the last stanza brought the
40-point deficit win for Philippines in the opener. Baracael Marnel
stepped up with 15 points for the winners and
Pauliasi Taulava (208-C-73) collected 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Marcus Douthit also scored 13, while Casio Joseph added 11.
Husain Ahmed (180-G-89) replied with 12 points in defeat and Al
Hattawi Ali notched 11.
Bahrain - China
49-101
Bahrain returned to FIBA Asia Championship after 14 years and lost the
opener of the 26th Asia Championship. China destroyed Bahrain 101:49.
Bahrain stayed tough in the opening period and trailed only 13:16 after
the first 5 minutes. China grabbed 25:20 lead at the end of 10 minutes
and erupted later in the game. The defensive 24-6 in the second quarter
was too much for Bahrain. China had 22-0 run and continued their
dominance in the second half as well. The board showed 62:35 after 25
minutes of the game and China enjoyed 77:45 after three quarters.
Another defensive 24-4 in the last stanza brought the first victory for
China.
Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) and Liu Wei paced all the winners with 15
points each, while
Zhu FangYu (201-F-83) netted 13.
Yue Sun (206-G/F-85) ended up with 11 points.
Bader Abdulla Malabes (87) ended up with 17 points in defeat and
Maitam Isa (182-G-90) nailed 9.
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