New Zealand stun Lebanon for first win in Turkey - Aug 31, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
New Zealand - Lebanon 108:76
New Zealand registered the vital win at the World Championship in Turkey. They bruised Lebanon to improve at 1-2 record in Group D. Lebanon slipped at 1-2 record in the ladder.
It was the first frame that set the tone in this one. The Tall Blacks dominated the court. They scored eagerly accounting for as many as 30 points. New Zealand built a 30:13 lead at the first break [read more]
New Zealand - Lebanon 108:76
New Zealand registered the vital win at the World Championship in Turkey. They bruised Lebanon to improve at 1-2 record in Group D. Lebanon slipped at 1-2 record in the ladder. It was the first frame that set the tone in this one. The Tall Blacks dominated the court. They scored eagerly accounting for as many as 30 points. New Zealand built a 30:13 lead at the first break. The teams traded baskets early in the second frame before New Zealand capped the first half with five consecutive points and grabbed 51:32 lead. Kirk Penney (196-G-80, college: Wisconsin) unloaded 14 points in the third term to keep the Tall Blacks rolling. They posted an 81:56 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Kiwis tipped off the fourth quarter with an 11:3 run to boost the lead. Lebanon never returned the intrigue in this one as the Tall Blacks cruised to the win at the end. Kirk Penney was a usual top-scorer for New Zealand with 26 points. Thomas Abercrombie (198-G/F-87, college: Washington St.) added 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Phill Jones (196-G-74) had 13 points in the win. Fadi El Khatib (199-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Lebanon. Rony Fahed (186-G-81, agency: Pro Management Agency) and Jean Abdelnour (197-G/F-83, agency: Pro Management Agency) knocked down 12 points each in the loss.
Spain hold off determined New Zealand - Aug 29, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Spain - New Zealand 101:84
Spain had to sweat to earn their first win at the World Championship. They faced New Zealand in the second round of action and worked hard to come out winners at the end.
It all went well for Spain at the start of the game. They quickly built an 18:5 lead. But Kirk Penney (196-G-80, college: Wisconsin) and Thomas Abercrombie (198-G/F-87, college: Washington St.) helped the Tall Blacks get within 8 points late in the quarter [read more]
Spain - New Zealand 101:84
Spain had to sweat to earn their first win at the World Championship. They faced New Zealand in the second round of action and worked hard to come out winners at the end. It all went well for Spain at the start of the game. They quickly built an 18:5 lead. But Kirk Penney (196-G-80, college: Wisconsin) and Thomas Abercrombie (198-G/F-87, college: Washington St.) helped the Tall Blacks get within 8 points late in the quarter. Spain eked out a 28:19 lead after ten minutes. Michael Fitchett and Kirk Penney dragged the Kiwis within 6 points midway through the second quarter 31:37. Rudy Fernandez and Fernando San Emeterio gave an 11-point lead for Spain but the Tall Blacks would not go away. Thomas Abercrombie knocked down 8 points and New Zealand got within only 4 points at halftime 44:48. Spain opened the third term with nine points in a row to set the tone. They kept New Zealand at safe distance and established a 77:63 advantage at the final break. Casey Frank and Phill Jones sparked hope for the Tall Blacks opening the fourth quarter with five straight points. However the Spaniards replied with a 16:0 run to clear off for good in this one. Marc Gasol (212-C-85, agency: Interperformances) finished with 22 points for Spain. Juan Carlos Navarro (192-G-80) added 18 points, while Jorge Garbajosa (205-C/F-77, agency: Interperformances) provided 14 in the win. Kirk Penney replied with 21 points for New Zealand. Thomas Abercrombie finished with 19 points and 6 boards in the loss.
Lithuania won their opener of the World Championship - Aug 28, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
New Zealand -Lithuania 79:92
Lithuania won the opener of the World Championship in Turkey over New Zealand 92:79. Two squads opened Group D of the World Championship in Turkey. It was a tough start for both squads and both of them exchanges the lead several times. Penny and Linas Kleiza (203-F-85, college: Missouri) scored the first points for their teams and then Kirk Penney (196-G-80, college: Wisconsin) scored three for 8:5 [read more]
New Zealand -Lithuania 79:92
Lithuania won the opener of the World Championship in Turkey over New Zealand 92:79. Two squads opened Group D of the World Championship in Turkey. It was a tough start for both squads and both of them exchanges the lead several times. Penny and Linas Kleiza (203-F-85, college: Missouri) scored the first points for their teams and then Kirk Penney (196-G-80, college: Wisconsin) scored three for 8:5. Jonas Maciulis (198-G/F-85, agency: Interperformances) later tied the game at 15:15 and Gecevicius brought 23:18. Delininkaitis closed the opening quarter at 25:24 for the Lithuanian team. The second frame fully belonged to the Baltic side. They opened it with 8-0 run and completely dominated the court. Linas Kleiza drove a lay-up for 35:26 and he made a dunk for 41:26 midway through the period. New Zealand managed to score only 10 points in the frame and trailed 16 points at the halftime. Linas Kleiza nailed three to send the teams to the lockers for 50:34 advantage. Kirk Penney scored the first two points for his team from the free-throw line to open the third period. New Zealand looked better in the court and again Kirk Penney reduced the gap to 53:41 after a minute and a half in the third frame. Pledger cut it to 55:44 and Jasaitis made a jump shot for 57:44. Mika Vukona (197-F-82) nailed three for 59:49 and Tait brought his side within 59:51. Linas Kleiza however found an answer from the perimeter and gave Lithuania 62:51. Pledger kept New Zealand within 10 at 63:53, while Kirk Penney reduced it 64:55. Linas Kleiza made just one from the line for 65:55 and Kirk Penney brought 67:59. Klimavicius went on a free throw line for 69:59, but Mika Vukona again reduced to 8. Jonas Maciulis needed three for 72:61 and Klimavicius made a dunk for 74:61 to close the third period. Kirk Penney opened the last frame from the free throw line and Linas Kleiza scored for 76:62. Kirk Penney and Mika Vukona brought the game again to 10-point difference at 66:56. Kirk Penney made one free throw for 76:67, while Linas Kleiza scored fro 78:67 and then he added another two for 80:67. Gecevicius and Kirk Penney exchanges the baskets for 82:72, while Mika Vukona reduced to minus 9. Paulius Jankunas (203-F-84, agency: Interperformances) scored fro 84:75 and Paulius Jankunas made one free throw for 84:76. Kalnietis was perfect from the line to bring 10-point lead back into the game. Kalnietis and Jonas Maciulis made another free throws at the very end for the final success. Linas Kleiza top-scored for the winners with 27 points for the first victory. Paulius Jankunas nailed 15, while Jonas Maciulis posted 14. Kirk Penney erupted with 37 points in the losing effort. Mika Vukona followed him with 19 and Thomas Abercrombie (198-G/F-87, college: Washington St.) notched 7.
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