South Korea crushes Indonesia, also books Fiba Asia Cup slot
South Korea’s Lee Hyunjung. FIBA ASIA CUP
MANILA, Philippines—South Korea booked its ticket to the Fiba Asia Cup after dismantling Indonesia, 104-81, in the the third window of the qualifiers on Thursday at Angeles University Foundation.
The South Koreans bounced back after suffering an 81-78 heartbreak to host Philippines Wednesday night. The Filipinos have also advanced to the main tournament.
🇰🇷 Korea & 🇵🇭 Philippines punch their tickets to the #FIBAAsiaCup 2021 😤!! pic.twitter.com/sI66ux5XYK
— 🏀FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) June 17, 2021
Lee Seounghyun drilled a three-pointer to give the South Koreans a 12-0 lead early in the game and they never looked back.
Ra Guna finished with 23 points and seven rebounds to lead South Korea while Lee Hyunjung missed out on a double-double with 21 points, nine boards, one steal, and two blocks.
Lester Prosper lead the Indonesians with 25 points and 12 rebounds as he and his team fell to a 1-3 card, sitting a third seed in Group A.
