Iran stay perfect to take down Jordan and advance to Quarter-Finals
BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Iran prevailed 83-71 in the battle of the two undefeated teams in Group A.
Another near triple-double from Hamed Hadadi (17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists), and Behnam Yakhchali's 20-point, 10-rebound double-double proved to be enough for Iran, who finish atop of Group A at 3-0.
Yakchali (20p, 10r, 3a) shines🌟 again for @ iranbasketball🇮🇷 in win over Jordan🇯🇴 #FIBAAsiaCup2017 pic.twitter.com/vdrDS47RJe
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Iran took a 43-26 lead into the break, pestering Jordan into 25% shooting, and led by as many as 22, as Jordan were chasing from the early stages.
Mah'd Abdeen had 22 points and 9 assists to lead Jordan in the loss.