China defeat Cote d'Ivoire for first win in Turkey - Aug 29, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
China - Cote d'Ivoire 83:73
China celebrated the first win at the World Championship in Turkey. They knocked down Cote d'Ivoire in Group C. China thus improved at 1-1 record in the ladder. The African powerhouse slipped at 0-2 record.
The first term turned into a determined battle of two well-matched teams. China managed to pull ahead but they led by just four points at the first break 21:17. Cote dIvoire opened the second quarter with five points in a row to surge in front [read more]
China - Cote d'Ivoire 83:73
China celebrated the first win at the World Championship in Turkey. They knocked down Cote d'Ivoire in Group C. China thus improved at 1-1 record in the ladder. The African powerhouse slipped at 0-2 record. The first term turned into a determined battle of two well-matched teams. China managed to pull ahead but they led by just four points at the first break 21:17. Cote dIvoire opened the second quarter with five points in a row to surge in front. However China stopped the bleeding and back-to-back three-pointers from Wang ShiPeng (197-F/G-83) and Ding Jinhui (204-C-90) allowed the Asian team to establish a 37:28 advantage. China ensured a 41:33 lead at the interval. Wang ShiPeng opened the second half with five straight points to boost the lead. China kept their opponents at bay and soon Jianlian Yi (212-C/F-87) and Wei Lui helped China to a 66:50 advantage late in the third term. Cote d'Ivoire threw all they had to erase the deficit. They narrowed the margin to 7 points after a bucket from Mouloukou Diabate (180-G-87). However Ding Jinhui and Wang ShiPeng sank three free throws in the dying seconds and sealed the winning outcome for China. Jianlian Yi came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds for China. Wang ShiPeng added 25 points and 7 boards in the victory. Mouloukou Diabate responded with 20 points for Cote d'Ivoire. Kinidinnin Konate (187-G-80) accounted for 11 points in the loss.
The hosts ensure the easy start in Ankara - Aug 28, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Ivory Coast - Turkey 47:86
The hosts of the World Championship started their campaign with the easy win over Ivory Coast. Turkey destroyed the team from Africa 86:47 for the first victory.
Turkey exploded with 14-0 run in the opening tip and Kerem Tunceri (190-G-79) later brought 19:4. Edi reduced to 20:7, while Jonathan Kale (203-F-85, college: Providence) closed the first period at 23:11. Tape opened the second frame the guests and Jonathan Kale reduced to 25:16 [read more]
Ivory Coast - Turkey 47:86
The hosts of the World Championship started their campaign with the easy win over Ivory Coast. Turkey destroyed the team from Africa 86:47 for the first victory. Turkey exploded with 14-0 run in the opening tip and Kerem Tunceri (190-G-79) later brought 19:4. Edi reduced to 20:7, while Jonathan Kale (203-F-85, college: Providence) closed the first period at 23:11. Tape opened the second frame the guests and Jonathan Kale reduced to 25:16. Diabate nailed three to cut it to 25:19, whilst Gonlum closed Turkish 5-0 run. Edi made one free throw for 30:22 as the hosts later exploded with 10-0 run to finish the first half at 40:22. Gulered three in the start of the third period and Kone was the first to score for Ivory Coast. Kone later cut it to 45:30 and Erden increased to 51:31. Edi pulled his side to 51:34, whilst Turkoglu was perfect from the free-throw line for 53:34. Edi made a steal at the very end and made a dunk to close the third period. It was a bit silent in the start of the fourth period as only Turkoglu broke it for 54:36. Jonathan Kale and Ersan Ilyasova (207-F-87) exchanged the threes for 59:39. Turkey created another 5-0 run and then Jonathan Kale scored for 64:41. Omer Onan (194-G-78)nailed another three for 67:41 with 5 minutes in the game. Omer Onan shined in the next few minutes bringing a three and a lay-up for 73:41. Ersan Ilyasova nailed three for 80:43 and he also scored the last two free throws for the final success. Omer Onan paced all the winners with 18 points for 1-0 record. Ersan Ilyasova followed him with 17 and Kerem Tunceri netted 9. Jonathan Kale ended up with 10 points in the losing effort and Edi added 9.
Australia win Villeurbanne tournament - Aug 25, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Australia - Cote d'Ivoire 80:59
Australia finished the international Villeurbanne tournament undefeated. They shot down Cote d'Ivoire for the third straight win in France. Steven Markovic (190-G-85) knocked down 15 points to lead the winner. Cote d'Ivoire suffered the third loss in a row.
Australia led throughout the opening frame. They recorded a 17:16 lead after ten minutes [read more]
Australia - Cote d'Ivoire 80:59
Australia finished the international Villeurbanne tournament undefeated. They shot down Cote d'Ivoire for the third straight win in France. Steven Markovic (190-G-85) knocked down 15 points to lead the winner. Cote d'Ivoire suffered the third loss in a row. Australia led throughout the opening frame. They recorded a 17:16 lead after ten minutes. Jonathan Kale put Cote d'Ivoire in charge 21:19 early in the second term but the Boomers quickly restored the lead and rallied to a 39:34 advantage at halftime. Australia went on a 12:2 run at the start of the third quarter to clear off. They marched confidently to a 61:45 advantage at the final intermission. The Boomers never loosened the grip in the fourth term and celebrated a comfortable win at the end. Matt Nielsen (208-F/C-78, agency: Beo Basket) accounted for 13 points for Australia. Joe Ingles (203-G/F-87, agency: Priority Sports) added 11 points in the victory. Pape-Philippe Amagou (185-G-85) replied with 16 points for Cote d'Ivoire. Herve Lamizana (207-F/C-81, college: Rutgers) finished with 11 points in the loss.
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