NT Game 3 - Singapore vs Kazakhstan
Singapore could not protect a healthy 14 points lead garner in the first two quarters as they suffered a terrible breakdown in the 3rd quarter, 18-31. And to add salt to wound, for the 3rd straight game, Singapore star player Fang Shuangxiang could not last the full match as he was withdrawn in the 3rd quarter due to injury.
4th quarter was tight with lead being exchanged between the two teams. Singapore survived a late comeback by Kazakhstan to win 112-103 thanks to the performance of Aznan bin Ismail (32 points, 11 rebounds), Ng Chao Huat (24 points, 10 assists) and Wang Xiangjia (19 points, 13 rebounds).
Singapore manager Eric punched the air in delight at the final whistle. "It was another great performance by the team. With Shuangxiang injured in the 3rd quarter, I asked Wang Xiangjia to take over and the team and him responded well."
Singapore's bench players and staff embraced each other as if they have won the tournament. "It was another great performance by the team!" said a delighted Shuangxiang, "Next up, Australia!"