Singapore posts first win at expense of Myanmar in Seaba

Lyon Chia vs Phyo Aung. PBA IMAGES

Singapore finally scored its first victory in the 2017 Seaba Championship after an 85-32 rout of Myanmar Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Burmese led for the first time in the tournament after a pair of three throws by Kaung Myat Aye gave them a 2-0 lead, but that only lasted for 80 seconds as the Singaporeans took over from there.

After briefly trailing, Singapore zoomed to a 44-9 lead at halftime.

Seldom-used big man Lavin Raj made the most out of the extended garbage time as he fired 19 points, five rebounds, and three blocks to lead the Singaporeans, who improved their record to 1-3.

Lyon Chia added 12 markers, six rebounds, and three assists, while Johrathon Cheok and Leon Kwek both had 11 points.

Aung Wana came alive in the third period for Myanmar, which fired 17 points in the frame, but the cushion was just too much for the Burmese.

Wana Aung and Thein Han combined for 22 points for winless Myanmar (0-4).
The scores:

SINGAPORE 85 – Raj 19, Chia 12, Cheok 11, Kwek 11, Tan 8, Y. Lim 6, Wong 5, J. Lim 4, H. Ng 4, J. Ng 3, Liew 2.

MYANMAR 32 – Wana 11, Thein H 11, Sei 3, Zaya 2, Tin 2, Kaung 2, Aung MP 1, Aung PW 0, Wai 0, Sai 0, Thein TO 0, Thant 0.

Quarters: 22-5, 44-9, 63-26, 85-32.