Preview
Mongolia have invested heavily in basketball development and are the main favorites to finish top of Group D. The excitement around the team is enormous, with the match at MBank Arena in Ulaanbaatar already sold out, creating an excellent atmosphere for the hosts.
They have made a dominant start to the tournament, smashing Vietnam 98:64 and Fiji 102:40. Even more importantly, their star player and new Orlando Magic player Mike Sharavjamts was rested in the last game specifically to be fully prepared for this crucial match.
Thailand have also beaten Vietnam and Fiji, but they will be missing their most important player for this tournament, naturalized American Moses Morgan, which significantly reduces their offensive quality.
Mongolia is playing in front of a sold-out home arena and expect to play with maximum intensity from the opening minute.