ASEAN Schools Basketball: Late rally not enough as Singapore lose semi-final to Malaysia

Ng Wei Xiang (Singapore #6) looks for a teammate. (Photo 16 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Singapore’s supporters cheer after Singapore scores. The sports hall was filled to the brim as students from various schools descended on ITE East to rally behind the Singaporean cagers. (Photo 17 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Ng Wei Xiang (Singapore #6) attempts to stop his Malaysian opponent from advancing. (Photo 18 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Ng Wei Xiang (Singapore #6) executes a lay up. (Photo 19 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Lee Lai Sheng (Singapore #11) defends against his Malaysian opponent. (Photo 20 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Thng Jun Rong (Singapore #5) attempts to break through. (Photo 21 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Tan Jun Wei (Singapore #12) watches on as teammate Chun Wang Xuan (#15) vies for the rebound with a Malaysian player. (Photo 22 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Chun Wang Xuan (Singapore #15) makes a free throw. (Photo 23 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Tan Jun Wei (Singapore #12) executes a perfect lay up after a sprint down half the court without any Malaysian players in sight. (Photo 24 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Thng Jun Rong (Singapore #5) helps up his Malaysian opponent after accidentally knocking him onto the ground. (Photo 25 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

The Singaporean players on the bench cheering wildly after Jun Rong (Singapore #5) converts a three-pointer. (Photo 26 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)

Ng Kian Hao (Singapore #10) brings the ball towards Singapore’s attacking half. (Photo 27 © Lai Jun Wei/Red Sports)