Korea prior to the game against Chinese Taipei Team B
South Korea winning in day 2 of the 35th William Jones Cup against a very spirited Chinese Taipei Development team, 81-60. Cho Sung-Min being able to keep up with a frantic pace of an offense, fired 18 points.
In the first quarter, Korea and Chinese Taipei played an even game where Korea found itself missing shots that they normally made as the host team was energized after their emphatic win against Lebanon the other day.
Chinese Taipei’s speed and quickness in pushing the tempo and getting into the lane troubled Korea, but Korea had answers so the first half ended 18-13.
Second quarter saw Korea giving their own version of energy where Lee Seung-Jun was inserted and the latter was instant spark. He rebounded, challenged shots and made second chance points for Korea as the rest of the team found was beginning to find their range lead by Cho Sung-Min and Kim Min-Koo.
Half-time read Korea leading 44-27 over the host.
Third quarter saw Korea relaxing with Yoo Jae-Hak fielding a much smaller team with Yoon Ho-Young starting at power forward. Korea would run and gun against Chinese Taipei for the duration of the third quarter.
Fourth quarter was all Korea as they ran with two towers up front with Kim Jong-Kyu and Lee Seung-Jun. Both put on a showcase for the fans and with it, sealed the game.
Sakerland 