Big 2nd half powers Merlions past Kazakhstan 77-68.
The first 2nd quarters were horrifying, but at least they knew how to come back.
Down 26-37 on first half with series of brick shooting night, The Singapore made a quick rally 20-8 behind pair of Lau Chin Jin & Ang Hao Yao on 3rd quarter to take their first lead of the game 46-45. The brilliant team play and defense continues on 4th quarter in spite of their bad shooting night, but they did shut off their opponent as well. Singapore led by only 3 points with a minute to go, but Li An Wen dunk and Chan Da Ah jumper extended the margin. And with pair of Kazakhstan error, Chan Da Ah sink four FT to ice up the victory 77-68.
Ang Hao Yao came off the bench, and led Singapore with 12pts and 11rebs. Li An Wen and Kang Puay Ying has 11, Hamid and Chan Da Ah scored 10. The rest of players saw quite much minutes and blended well with their role.
Kazakhstan were led by Margulan Zholdasov with 17pts and 14rebs. Their famous high scoring PG Valery Bedritskiy, were held to zero FGs with only 3 points total.
Merlions will have tournament off on next week, probably will go for a scrimmage.