Strong Group advances to semis with win over Sharjah
Strong Group-Philippines secured a perfect record in the group stage and continued their strong performance by defeating Sharjah Sports Club, 100-63, advancing to the semifinals of the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship.
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins led Strong Group with 21 points and 10 rebounds as they maintained their momentum from a previous quarterfinal win over Amman United by a score of 84-75.
Coach Charles Tiu praised his team's defensive effort, noting the importance of establishing an early lead against Sharjah Sports Club after watching Zamboanga Valientes' loss to them earlier in the tournament.
Strong Group will face Tunisia in the semifinals on Saturday, with coach Tiu acknowledging that they present a tough challenge despite their recent wins over Amman United and Sharjah.
With a 5-0 record in the tournament, Strong Group aims to continue their successful run as they prepare for the upcoming match against Tunisia.
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