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 Philippines
wrap up SEABA campaign with win over Thailand - Dec. 13, 2007
Thailand - Philippines 94:53
Filipino National team completed the 24th SEABA basketball
tournament with another comprehensive victory. This time Philippines
overcame Thailand to improve to 4-0 record. Thailand meanwhile finished
the tournament with just a single victory. The hosts tried hard to stay
close in the first half as they looked pretty convincing offensively.
But it was still too difficult task to maintain well-balanced Filipino
offense. Thailand however limited their opponents to 15 points in the
second term to trail by 12 points at halftime. The momentum did not last
too long for the home side as Filipino team raised the tempo after the
break and surged ahead in the third stanza. Philippines entered the
fourth period leading by 25 points and had little problems securing a
confident victory at the end.
Beau Belga (198-C-86) and
Jayson William (180-G-86) produced 14 points apiece to pace
Philippines.
Al Vergara (173-G-79) and
Jervy Cruz (193-F/C-86) contributed 12 points apiece for the
winners.
Piyapong Piroon (189-F-81) answered with game-high 17 points for
Thailand.
Chaiwat Kaedum (195-C-83) scored 15 points in defeat. Filipino
players had an obvious advantage under the rims as they outrebounded the
hosts 45:22. They also sank 51% from the field, while Thailand posted
just 35% field goal accuracy. Thai players committed 21 turnovers and
had little contribution coming off the bench.
Thailand:
Piyapong Piroon 17,
Chaiwat Kaedum 15
Philippines:
Beau Belga 14,
Jayson William 14,
Al Vergara 12,
Jervy Cruz 12
Philippines
clinch the SEABA title - Dec. 12, 2007
Philippines - Malaysia 108:60
Philippines claimed the 24th SEABA title today as they beat Malaysia
for the third straight victory. Philippines on their 3rd consecutive
game at the tournament and became unattainable for any other squad in
the ladder. They looked undoubtedly the best team during the Games and
deservedly picked the trophy. This game turned out to be another
spectacular display of Filipino team well-balanced game. All 12 players
on the roster appeared on the court and posted points in an overwhelming
victory. Seven players scored in double figures to lead Philippines.
Filipino players build an insurmountable 23-point advantage at halftime.
They extended the gap to huge 43 points heading into the fourth period
and sealed the win in the dying stages.
Al Vergara (173-G-79) topscored for the winners with 14 points.
Jeffri Chan (191-F-83) and
Allan Salansang (196-F-76) contributed 12 points apiece for
Philippines.
Chee Li Wei (198-F/C-83) answered with 12 points for Malaysia.
Cheong Yow Keen (178-G-84) had 10 points as Malaysia fell to 2-2
record in the ladder. Filipino players outrebounded their opponents
43:26 and forced those to 19 turnovers. They shot 51% of field goals,
while Malaysia were limited to 39% accuracy. Philippines are scheduled
to complete their campaign tomorrow against hosting Thailand. The game
will be played at the Keelapirom Stadium and will wrap up the men's
competition.
Philippines:
Al Vergara 14,
Jeffri Chan 12,
Allan Salansang 12
Malaysia: Chee Li Wei 12,
Cheong Yow Keen 10
Indonesia
eases past Cambodia - Dec. 12, 2007
Indonesia - Cambodia 98:57
Indonesian National team overcame Cambodia in their last encounter at
SEABA in Thailand and completed the campaign with 3-1 record.
Cambodia also wrapped up their competition run suffering the 4th
straight victory and occupying the last spot in the ladder. Indonesia
secured the second spot in the standings losing the only matchup to the
best team at the tournament - Philippines.
Indonesia dominated the game leading from the start.
Amin Prihantono (188-F-82) paced the team as he was consistent
throughout the first half and Indonesia easily cleared off to a
comfortable distance. They piled up a 14-point advantage after 10
minutes of action and later extended the gap to as many as 35 points at
halftime. The third term did not bring much relief for Cambodia as they
struggled offensively and Indonesia capitalized accumulating massive
44-point cushion. Finally the shots started to drop for Cambodia as
their opponents loosened up their defensive barricades in the fourth
period. Cambodia outscored Indonesia 24:20 in the final quarter but it
had little impact of the final scoreline.
Amin Prihantono poured in 22 points for Indonesia.
Faisal Ahmad (180-G-81) scored 15 points, while
Mario Wuysang (177-G-79, college:
Z*Ft.Wayne F.) had 13 points for the winners.
Toun Sopeen (180-F/G-85) once again proved his excellent form with
massive 39 points, 16 boards and 6 steals for Cambodia.
Puthrothna Monh (180-G-81) added 12 points in the 4th straight
defeat for Cambodia. Indonesia dominated virtually every aspect of ball
game. They outrebounded their counterparts 45:36 and forced those 32
turnovers. Cambodia sank just 26% from the field and 68% from free throw
line.
Indonesia:
Amin Prihantono 22,
Faisal Ahmad 15,
Mario Wuysang 13
Cambodia:
Toun Sopeen 39+16 boards,
Puthrothna Monh 12
SEA
Games: Thailand celebrates victory over Cambodia - Dec. 11, 2007
Thailand - Cambodia 61:51
The hosts of the 24th SEABA triumphed in their third
encounter at the tournament. After the opening defeats Thailand finally
found their rhythm and edged Cambodia. The outcome was mainly built in
the starting frame as Thai players outscored their opponents 20:8. The
game was pretty even afterwards as Cambodia tried hard to get their
initial victory at the SEABA. But it was Thai team that led by 14
points at halftime and never surrendered the lead. The teams struggled
to play consistent basketball at the second half committing numerous
mistakes. Both teams struggled in accuracy but having an advantage under
the rims Thailand managed to maintain the lead. Cambodia outplayed 6
points in the final term but it was never enough to succeed in this
close battle.
Nontapob Vivattanapongpetch (186-C-81) led the winning side with 19
points and 7 boards.
Jakkrapan Silapapipat (197-C-84) contributed 13 points and 13 boards
for Thailand.
Toun Sopeen (180-F/G-85) was a usual topscorer for Cambodia with
game-high 22 points and 13 boards.
Puthrothna Monh (180-G-81) added 10 points in a loss. Thailand
outrebounded their counterparts 53:45 and forced Cambodia to 18
turnovers. Both teams shot only 26% from the field.
Thailand improved to 1-2 record and play against Philippines on
Thursday. Cambodia fell to 0-3 record and complete their action tomorrow
when they take on Indonesia.
Thailand:
Nontapob Vivattanapongpetch 19,
Jakkrapan Silapapipat 13+13 boards,
Kannat Samoechai (180-G-88) 9
Cambodia:
Toun Sopeen 22+13 boards,
Puthrothna Monh 10
SEA
Games: Indonesia narrowly defeats Thailand - Dec. 11, 2007
Thailand - Indonesia 65:67
The hosts of the 24th SEABA Thailand suffered their second
loss in a row as they fell just short against Indonesia today. Indonesia
climbed to 2-1 record and still ponders over their title prospects. It
never looked like losing affair for Thailand at the start though. The
hosts who were coming out of a sour start to their campaign rushed ahead
early in the game. Thailand played aggressive basketball and rolled to a
26:20 lead after 10 minutes of action. Indonesia tightened up defense in
the second stanza and the hosts' scoring flow went dry. Thai players
scored just 8 points in the second quarter but they still enjoyed a
34:32 advantage at halftime. Indonesia fought desperately for every inch
of the initiative in the third period. Thailand withstood comeback
efforts from Indonesia but the teams headed into the final term all
square at 49. The teams exchanged the blows in the final quarter with
tension mounting in the air. But
Youbel Sondakh (188-F-84) stepped with important free throws late in
the game to steal the win for Indonesia. He finished with 15 points, 7
rebounds and 4 assists to pace Indonesia.
Amin Prihantono (188-F-82) and
Ronny Gunawan (194-F/C-80) (194-F/C-80) posted 9 points for the
winners.
Pramoch Jantharaniom (192-G/F-75) answered with 21 points, 6
rebounds and 3 assists for Thailand.
Piyapong Piroon (189-F-81) scored 15 points as Thailand slipped to
0-2 record at the tournament.
Indonesia will next face Cambodia on Wednesday. Thailand plays against
Cambodia tomorrow.
Thailand:
Pramoch Jantharaniom 21,
Piyapong Piroon 15
Indonesia:
Youbel Sondakh 16,
Amin Prihantono 9,
Ronny Gunawan 9
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