Results and Stats from Day 5 in Manila

Japeth Aguilar

Philippines - Thailand 108-53
Philippines registered the fourth straight win in Manila. The hosts dropped Thailand to stay undefeated. Japeth Aguilar (206-C-85, college: W.Kentucky) provided 23 points to lead the winners. Philippines jumped to a 51:26 halftime lead. They poured in 57 points in the second half to race to the victory. Calvin Abueva (190-F-88) delivered 15 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Teerawat Chantchachon responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Thailand.

Malaysia - Vietnam 86-85 OT
Malaysia outlasted Vietnam in overtime. Chung Hong Chun Hong Ting (193-C-96) came up with 28 points to pace the winners as they improved at 2-3 record. Vietnam enjoyed a 35:30 halftime lead. Malaysia though exploded with 46 points in the second half and forced overtime. They sank 10 points in the extra period to snatch win. Wei Hong Choo (197-C-92) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Han Minh Trieu (178-PG-87) responded with 20 points for Vietnam.

Myanmar - Singapore 32-85
Singapore snapped three-game losing skid at the tournament and beat Myanmar to open win count. Raj V Lavin (200-C-00) came up with 19 points to pace the winners. Singapore recorded a 44:9 halftime lead. They held Myanmar to just 6 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to the win. Chia Zao Liang (188-F-96) delivered 12 points for the winners. Han Thein (187-C-98) and Aung Wana (180-F-95) responded with 11 points each for Myanmar.