The Terrific 12: Guangzhou streak continues on day two as they secure semi-final spot

Chinese side dominate at Studio City to ensure they reach the last-four with a game to spare

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Action is heating up after two days at The Terrific 12 in Macau. Photos: Win Chung Jacky Tsui

Published: 4:30pm, 20 Sep 2018Updated: 4:30pm, 20 Sep 2018

The Zhejiang Guangsha Lions opened their Terrific 12 campaign against the Yulon Luxgen Dinos to start off day two at Studio City Event Centre in Macau.

It was close throughout and play began to heat up in the third quarter as the Lions started to pull away but the Dinos kept fighting and took the lead after they going on an 8-0 run to head 62-61 near the end of the third period.

The team from Taiwan’s Super Basketball League (SBL) is led by the league’s MVP Lu Cheng-ju and he was their leading scorer with 19 points in the game.

The Lions found their rhythm late in the game and went on a 9-0 run of their own led by former Greek League champion, Ioannis Bourousis, who posted 32 points, 14 rebounds and four 3-pointers together with Lin Chih-chieh, who managed 14 points and seven rebounds to go back in front at 82-72 in the fourth.

The Dinos rallied back and threatened a final comeback keeping it close until the end of the game. However, the Lions proved too strong for the Dinos winning 96-94.

Seoul Samsung Thunders secured their passage to the semi-finals in Macau.

Mobis Phoebus against the Guangzhou Long-Lions was a game featuring two powerhouse teams that put their size and speed on display. Mobis Phoebus’ star man Ra Gunah controlled the paint leading the team with a monster line of 37 points, 16 rebounds and a very efficient 71 per cent from the field. Mo Speights worked his signature style, doing the damage from the outside while clogging the paint in the defensive end.