Strong Group Athletics is heading to the semifinals of the Dubai International Basketball Championship after a dominant 100-63 victory over Sharjah on Thursday (UAE time) at the Al Nasr Club.
Fast Start Fuels Blowout Win
- The Philippine squad started strong, limiting Sharjah to just 16 first-quarter points, while exploding for 31 of their own.
- Sharjah managed to cut the deficit before halftime (49-37), but Strong Group shut them down in the second half, allowing only 26 points the rest of the way.
Top Performers
- DeMarcus Cousins: 21 points, 10 rebounds
- Chris McCullough: 20 points
- Dave Ildefonso & Mikey Williams: 11 points each
For Sharjah:
- Nicholas West: 19 points
- Dequan Jones: 18 points
Semifinals Await
Strong Group joins the Tunisia National Team in the semifinals, with four more teams competing in the quarterfinals on Friday. The semis schedule has yet to be released.