Iran Basketball Team Advances to FIBA Asia Cup Semis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated host Lebanon 80-70 in the FIBA Asia Cup quarter-final on Wednesday evening.
Hamed Haddadi had a monster 20-point, 20-rebound double double; the first 20-20 game of the tournament, Sajjad Mashayekhi had a number of key plays, and Mohammad Jamshidi had 24 points whilst only missing four shots to help Iran to the victory.
Wael Arakji had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and tried to lead a fourth quarter comeback, but Lebanon's defensive lapses allowed Iran to respond and keep their cushion.
Team Melli will face South Korea on Saturday in semis.