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Strong Group completes group stage sweep; Zamboanga goes winless in Dubai tiff

Strong Group completes group stage sweep; Zamboanga goes winless in Dubai tiff

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

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Strong Group-Philippines and Zamboanga Valientes, two Philippine teams participating in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, had contrasting fates as the tournament's group stage concluded.

The Athletics were successful in completing a group stage sweep, following their triumph over Amman United, 84-75, on Thursday, while the Valientes were defeated in all of their games, ending their campaign with a 95-59 loss to world No. 36 Tunisia on Wednesday.

SGA was dominant in the groups, securing victories over UAE, Al Nasr, and Beirut. But the squad's run doesn't stop there as it gears up for a quarterfinal bout against Sharjah Sports Club on Friday at 1 a.m. (Manila time).

"It was a great team win. Everyone stepped up and contributed, which is exactly what we need heading into the knockout rounds," said head coach Charles Tiu after winning against Amman United.

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Notably, former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins only played five minutes versus Amman United, which was done deliberately, said Tiu.

"I wanted to give DeMarcus some rest as we get ready for the playoffs. We’ll need him fresh for the crucial games ahead," Tiu said.

Meanwhile, the Valientes, in their last game, trailed against Tunisia as early as the first quarter -- a separation they weren't able to trim down.

The Scors (SGA vs. Amman United):

Strong Group 84 - Richardson 24, McCullough 19, Abando 12, Williams 7, Brickman 6, Kouame 6, Ildefonso 5, Blatche 3, Cousins 2, Liwag 0, Ynot 0, Sanchez 0.

Amman United 75 - Mustafa 20, Sims 15, Allen 14, Alhamarsheh 10, Hawwas 6, Qarmash 4, Al Shiyyab 4, Albabeish 2.

Quarterscores: 23-15, 42-34, 66-53, 84-75.

The Scores (Zamboanga vs. Tunisia):

Tunisia 95 – Methani 17, Ababa 15, Jawadi 10, Slimane 10, Ghayaza 7, Yahia 7, Lahiani 7, Chennoufi 6, Al Jaziri 5, Chander 5, Saada 4, Seyeh 2.

Zamboanga 59 – Deguara 16, Cabanero 14, Caperal 13, Padrigao 7, Thomas 5, Cadiz 2, Alcantara 2, Diouf 0, Tolomia 0, Jimenez 0, Lingganay 0, Esa 0.

Quarterscores: 25-16, 43-28, 70-45, 95-59.

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