Ngee Ann Poly defeat SIM to win IVP basketball group

NP defeated SIM 74-52 during their group match encounter in the IVP Basketball Championship. (Photo 1 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Yan Kian Leong (NP #17) finds his progress halted by the SMU #9. (Photo 2 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Cheong Wei Zhun (NP #25) getting past his defender to complete a layup. (Photo 3 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

NP’s coach giving tactical advice to his players during a time out. NP had a bigger roster compared to SIM. (Photo 4 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SIM played the match with just over 10 players. SIM’s coach opted to do a full team substitution each time to allow his players to rest. (Photo 5 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SIM’s #10 attempts a jump shot over Khaw Yeong Wooi (NP #44). Despite their disadvantage, SIM still put up a fight against NP. (Photo 6 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SIM’s #7 evading two defenders to drive in towards the basket. (Photo 7 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Any attempt by SIM to stay in the game was met with stubborn resistance from the NP defense. (Photo 8 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SIM’s #4 beats his opponents to the rebound. (Photo 9 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SIM’s #5 was unable to get the offensive rebound in this instance when he was beaten to it by NP’s #17. (Photo 10 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

NP’s Khaw Yeong Wooi (#44) successfully blocking a shot by SIM. Solid defending displayed by NP kept SIM at bay and eventually earned them the win. (Photo 11 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)