Taiwan Day 6 – 33 William Jones Cup,UEA still unable to break their winless card and stumbled once more against Smart-Gilas. Coming from a loss to the mighty Koreans Smart-Gilas rebounded, showing tremendous force to put UEA in a bad situation via wide, wide margin at 90-65.
This development in Jones Cup, highlighted Smart-Gilas to be in the second spot together with Jordan, Iran and Taiwan. This is despite of facing stronger opponents from the beginning of the competition contrary to Korea who started lightweight contenders and establish sure chances of winning before taking on powerful teams in this Jones Cup tourney.
Marcus Douthit again leads the scoring end for Smart Gilas to finish double digit (scored 23) along with Lutz, Lassiter and Taulava who scored 13, 10, and 10 respectively.
UAE will be up against Malaysia in the next game competing for the seventh spot. Philippines will take on a must win against Japan on their next game.
Results Day 6 (Regular Season)
Aug. 11: Japan 70-55 Malaysia
Aug. 11: United Arab. 60-95 Philippines
Aug. 11: South Korea 77-85 Jordan
Aug. 11: Taiwan 47-74 Iran
Previous results click here.
Schedule Day 7 (Regular Season)
Taiwan Aug. 12 South Korea
Malaysia Aug. 12 United Arab.
Jordan Aug. 12 Iran
Philippines Aug. 12 Japan
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