Jones Cup: Team Taiwan White Comes From Behind to Beat Jordan for Second Straight Win
Team Taiwan White, led by Kao Kuo-hao, mounted a comeback against Jordan at the William Jones Cup to secure its second straight win in Group B — good news for the team's hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
- Team Taiwan White trailed by as many as 9 points in the first half before a second-half rally gave it a narrow 66-64 win over Jordan.
- Kao Kuo-hao scored more than 20 points for a third consecutive game, and his clutch two free throws with 17.9 seconds left sealed the victory.
- Hu Chin-hao contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, while captain Pai Yao-cheng added 15 points and Lin Wei-kai's key three-pointer in the third quarter also helped close the gap.
- Jordan briefly retook the lead before the buzzer, but a technical foul on Abdullah — son of the renowned player Olajuwon — allowed Team White to hold on to the win via free throws.
Outlook: With its second straight win, Team White has greatly boosted its chances of reaching the semi-finals, and it should be able to secure a spot as long as it keeps its shooting touch steady.