Knights Tame The Lions
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - SK Knights of Korea got off to a roaring start in the 5th Shell Rimula Cup - Brunei Basketball Tournament 2005 when they easily tamed China's Shangdong Jinsidun Lions 81-62 in the opening game at the National Indoor Stadium yesterday.

SK Knights import Wesley Wilson contributed 16 points while No.1 Huang Jin Won bagged 18 points with four rebounds, two assists, one block and four steal and No.32 Kim IL Do contributed 21 points for the whole game.

The only two players who were on double digit figure for the Chinese team were No.4 Wang Gang with 11 points and No.2 Zhoa Yonggang with 10 points

Playing to an almost full-house stadium, both teams started cautiously in their first game.

However, it was the Koreans who drew first blood when they jumped to a 13-8 lead thanks to precision three pointers.

By the end of the first quarter, SK Knights took a six-point lead at 19-13.

Keeping the game close, the Chinese team was defensive all round and had difficulties containing the fast Korean forwards.

SK Knights stretched their lead to 39-22 by the end of the second quarter.

There was no letup by the Koreans after the breather and the lackluster Lions couldn't find an answer to the Koreans' offence.

At times the Chinese seemed to be chasing shadows. SK Knights continued to dominate and led comfortably 62-42 at the end of the third quarter.

As the clock ticked away in the fourth quarter, it was apparent the Koreans were too fast and too good for the Chinese winning 81-62 at the final buzzer.

Today, SK Knights will take on Alaska Aces followed by Toshiba Bravethunders against IBL All Stars and Shangdong Jinsidun Lions taking on PBA All Stars. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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