POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Vahid Dalirzahan
Lithuania - Japan 64-95
Japan defeated Lithuania to improve at 2-3 record in Taipei. Avi Schefer (203-F/C-98), Leo Vendrame (183-PG-93), Tamaki Shogo (195-F/G-96) and Koyo Takahashi scored 12 points each to lead the winners. Japan jumped to a 46:19 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half rallying to the win. Tomas Rimsa (208-C-96) answered with game-high 30 points for Lithuania.
South Korea - Iran 69-80
Iran topped South Korea to gain 4-1 record in the ladder. Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) nailed 23 points to lead the effort. Iran eked out a 38:35 halftime lead. They dropped 42 points in the second half to run to the win. Rasoul Mozafari (188-SG-94) had 17 points and 10 assists for Iran. Ricardo Ratliffe (203-F-89, college: Missouri) answered with 30 points and 8 rebounds for South Korea.
Taiwan - Canada 68-81
Canada outscored Taiwan to remain undefeated at the tournament. Six player scored in double digits for Canada as they recorded the sixth straight win. Canada posted a 23:12 lead at the first intermission. They followed with a 17:12 run in the fourth term to secure the victory. Terry Thomas (193-G/F-91) ended up with 16 points, while Logan Stutz (205-F-88, college: Washburn) added 13 points for Canada. Cheng Liu (192-F-90) netted 10 points for Taiwan.
Philippines - Indonesia 89-78
Philippines outgunned Indonesia for 3-2 record. George Go (198-F/C-96) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Indonesia eked out a 44:41 halftime lead. But Philippines unleashed 35 points in the third frame to surge ahead. Indonesia slowed their opponents down in the final period but could not avert the loss. Ferdinand Ravena (189-G-96) tallied 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Philippines. Kore White (205-F-89, college: S.Florida) replied with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Indonesia.
