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Asian giant Iran overpowers Malaysia in FIBA-Asia opener

source: Mark Giongco, sports.inquirer.net

Asian power Iran hardly broke a sweat as it ripped listless Malaysia to shreds 115-25 in Group C play in the curtain raiser of the 27th FIBA-Asia Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi, who suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies for several seasons before being traded to and eventually waived by the Phoenix Suns last June, led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds in limited minutes.

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