Singapore revenge 48 points loss with 93-53 blowout against Japan.
Merlions expect a fierce battle from Nippon, but it turned out to the other side.
With eleven points lead after halftime 48-37, Singapore tighten up the space on the 3rd quarter, allowing only 5 points for Japan throughout that quarter, and Japan never recovered and eventually surrendered to Singapore, who able to revenge previous Consolation Tournament matchup with 93-53.
Loh Leong Tong, come off the bench to led Singapore in scoring 23pts (10-11 FG) in only 17minutes of playing. Peh Jian Long and Lim Shi Xin scored each 18pts, provided a dominant inside plays against thinner Nippon bigman team.
Singapore will end the Consolation Tournament with a flight to Hungary, which would be the most difficult match as Merlions will face another six-digit salaried monster of the team and much more balanced perimeter players.