POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Juthamas Jantakan
Thailand - Myanmar 70:77
Thailand lost their final game at the 2011 SEA Games but it still allowed them to claim the Gold of the tournament. Wine Wine delivered 22 points to pace Myanmar as they improved at 2-2 record and clinched the fourth position. Juthamas Jantakan (174-G-85) erupted for 28 points in the loss.
Myanmar started the game aggressively and led by two points at the first break 15:13. Thailand however erased the deficit in the second quarter. They grabbed a 29:26 halftime lead. Myanmar turned things around in the third quarter. They unloaded 30 points to ensure a 15-point lead with one quarter remaining. The Thai team went on a desperate rescue rally scoring 29 points in the final frame but it did not help. Myanmar hung on to escape with a narrow win at the end. Ms. Susie had 21 points, while May Yee notched 13 points in the win. Naruemol Banmoo (185-C-87) responded with 12 points for Thailand.
Thailand: Juthamas Jantakan 28, Naruemol Banmoo 12
Myanmar: Wine Wine 22, Ms. Susie 21, May Yee 13
Philippines - Indonesia 73:68
Philippines recorded their third win at the SEA Games 2011. The victory allowed them to claim the second overall position at the tournament. They overcame Indonesia to send the hosts to 0-4 record at the bottom of the ladder. Merenciana Arayi (85) accounted for 14 points to lead the winners.
Indonesia got to a quick start. They ensured a 23:11 lead after ten minutes. However Philippines picked up the tempo in the second quarter. They outscored the hosts 21:9 to secure a 32:32 draw at halftime. Philippines pulled in front in the third term. They entered the final quarter up by 7 points 55:48. Indonesia got within three points late in regulation but Merenciana Arayi sealed the win for Philippines from the stripe. Chovi Borja (85) accounted for 13 points, while Joan Grajales (162-G-79) added 11 points, 7 assists and 6 boards in the win. Wulan Ningrum (174-G/F-85) responded with 26 points for Indonesia. Fanny Kalumata (175-F-89) posted 14 points in the loss.
Philippines: Merenciana Arayi 14, Chovi Borja 13, Joan Grajales 11
Indonesia: Wulan Ningrum 26, Fanny Kalumata 14
