3D Global Sports Canada clinch title in Taipei

Shaquille Keith

Japan - Canada 84-99
Canada outscored Japan to improve at 7-1 record in the ladder. Terry Thomas nailed 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Canada dominated right from the start. They established a 52:37 halftime lead. Canada dropped 47 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Shaquille Keith (196-F-93) had 18 points and 8 rebounds for Canada. Avi Schefer (203-F/C-98) and Keita Imamura (191-G/F-96) notched 14 points each for Japan.

Philippines - Iran 63-70
Iran secured the seventh victory at the tournament as they topped Philippines. Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) nailed 26 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and issued 4 assists for the winners. Philippines accumulated a 39:31 halftime lead. But Iran responded with a 23:11 run in the third term to surge ahead. They held Philippines to only 13 points in the fourth stanza to drive to the win. Rasoul Mozafari (188-SG-94) had 16 points and 8 assists for Iran. Joseph Nieto (185-G-97) delivered 14 points for Philippines.

Taiwan B - Lithuania 91-80
Taiwan B wrapped up their William Jones Cup campaign with victory. They edged Lithuania to finish at 1-7 record. Chou Kuei-Yu (98) recorded 16 points for the winners. Taiwan B accumulated a 41:35 halftime lead. They unleashed 32 points in the third term to boost the gap at 14-point mark. Lithuania narrowed the distance in the final frame but could not avert the defeat. Tseng Hsiang-Chun (205-C-98) and Chien You-Che (180-SG-95) had 12 points each for Taiwan B. Tomas Rimsa (208-C-96) topscored with 25 points for Lithuania.

Taiwan - South Korea 77-73
Taiwan finished the tournament's action on a high note. The hosts beat South Korea to earn 5-3 record. Cheng Liu (192-F-90) scored 25 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Taiwan eked out a 39:38 halftime lead. South Korea surged ahead in the third term but not for long. Taiwan used a 20:12 run in the fourth period to seal the victory. Ying-Chun Chen (183-PG-93) had 12 points for the winners. Heo Il-Young (197-F-85) and Sang-Jae Kang (202-F-94) responded with 12 points each for South Korea.