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The Philippines will plunge to action 24 hours after getting a reality check from the taller Iranians, facing another formidable team in New Zealand's Wellington Saints at 1:00 p.m (GMT+8). Host nation Chinese Taipei will also have a shot at Iran in the main event at 7:00 p.m. (Sports5.ph Live Streaming / Box Score & Stats / Replay Link/
Philippines vs. New Zealand
Still tending their wounds they got at the hands of Iran, the Philippines (3-2) must regain their confidence back heading into yet another tough confrontation with the Wellington Saints (2-3).
The Philippines, despite facing a seasoned Iranian squad with 7-foot-2 Hamed Haddadi anchoring that efficient defense, hanged tough until the end, but the reigning FIBA Asia champ proved too good in keeping their lead down the stretch.
In the game against the Saints, the Philippines should continue their run-and-gun attack, and at the same time, find ways to score in a half-court set. This is going to be the sixth straight game for the Filipinos and the Saints, so fatigue will surely be a factor in this match.
The diminutive but shifty Terrence Romeo remains the Philippines' biggest offensive, while the hulking double-double machine Ray Turner is expected to backstop Wellington.
Iran vs. Chinese Taipei
Coming off a morale-boosting victory against their fiercest rival, Iran will test the hot-streaking Chinese Taipei. Hamed Haddadi and Mehdi Kamrani will be front and center in the game that could seal their place on top of the Jones Cup 2015. On the other hand, the Taiwanese will lean on the ever reliable Lin Chih-chieh, who can fill up the stats-sheet when needed.
