Tseng Wen-ting had a dunk, a block and two free-throws in the final minute as Taiwan upset defending Asian champion Iran 80-76 in the Jones Cup Saturday night.
Without starting center Hamed Hadadi, who was reported sitting out the game due to illness, Iran engaged in a dogfight with the home team. The score was tied 38-38 at the half and 76 all with 1:05 to go.
Tseng Wen-ting faked a give-and-go before driving in for a left baseline tomahawk dunk to put Taiwan ahead by two. In the following possessions, Tseng blocked Iran's shot in the paint and was fouled on the offensive end.
He sank a pair of free-throws to put Taiwan ahead by four and Iran quickly called timeout with 8.5 seconds to go.
However, Iran didn't even have a chance for the final shot. The inbound pass was stolen by Taiwanese guard Chang Chih-feng.
Tseng had 23 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and two blocks in the game. Taiwan and Iran are now both 5-2.
This is definitely an inspiring win for Taiwan. But remember that Hadadi did not play and Jones Cup was used by participating teams as a tune-up tournament before the big prize -- the Asian Championship in Tianjin.
So, it's just a good win and that's it. Taiwanese fans should not get carried away because what happens in Tianjin is definitely another story.
source: taiwanhoops
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