Friendly Match : New Zealand topped Singapore 85-79.
Singapore's tactic were clear : evaluating Abdul-Hamid nerve as a dominator. However, he was brickin everything.
NZ took advantages of Hamid's cold first half shooting with 36-33 before Hamid explode with 10 3rd quarter points, but Steve Gillard superb defense brought Hamid back to his first half shooting, and Merlions were trailed 51-61.
At 4th, Merlions turn to Lau Jin Chin & Ang Han Yao to keep them competitive, as LJC keep driving to the basket and drawing fouls, meanwhile Ang Han Yao settle for some jumper and even hit a big three pointer. Lead changes several times, before again NZ Gillard pickpocketed Li Shi Keng for a breakaway dunk, giving NZ 83-79 lead with 20 seconds remaining. LJC shot were blocked by Ervin Dyer on next possession, and after a defensive rebounds, NZ iced the victory with two FT to make it 85-79.
Dyer led NZ with 19pts 13rebs. Haimona Ng had 15pts 9rebs. Abd Hamid led Singapore with 24pts but 12/32 FG. LJC has 18pts 8rebs 4asts and 3stls. 20yo Ang Han Yao was again superb with 16pts 12rebs 2stl 2blks performance.
Singapore will resume Tournament next week, facing strong team Phillipines.