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The Terrific 12 to bring together top Asian basketball teams and musical performers
2018-08-14

Today, Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, and Asia League announced teams, performing artists, and ticketing info for The Terrific 12 (TT12) tournament. As a FIBA-recognized preseason basketball tournament, TT12 will bring together a dozen of Asia’s best club basketball teams for matches over September 18-23, as well as hosting Asia League Fest, a major concert featuring a diverse range of musical stars on September 21.

Organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and Asia League, TT12 will continue the drumbeat of basketball excitement in Macao created by the July 2018 Summer Super 8 (SS8), which concluded with the Guangzhou Long-Lions being crowned champions after clinching a nail-biting win over the Seoul Samsung Thunders at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. As Asia League’s premier preseason tournament, TT12 will see elite teams from basketball leagues in China, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei lock horns again on the court. Fans will travel to Macao to watch basketball history be written, or follow the games by tuning into live streams from Asia League’s digital and TV broadcast partners.

2018 THE TERRIFIC 12

League

Team

B.LEAGUE

Chiba Jets

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Ryukyu Golden Kings

Chinese Basketball Association

Guangzhou Long-Lions

Shandong Hi-speed Golden Stars

Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Zhejiang Guangsha Lions

Korean Basketball League

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus

Seoul Samsung Thunders

Philippine Basketball Association

PBA D League All Stars Ieco Green Warriors

Super Basketball League

Fubon Braves

Yulon Luxgen Dinos

Miss Christine Lam, Vice President of the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government spoke at a press conference for the event, stating, “Fans love the international matchups offered by TT12. We are proud to bring this experience to the people of Macao and basketball lovers from across the region and to continue to raise the profile of Macao as a sporting and entertainment destination.”

“We have some of the best teams from across Asia in this tournament,” stated Asia League CEO Matt Beyer at the press conference. “TT12 is the premier pre-season tournament for Asian basketball fans who want to see their team go head-to-head with the region’s best competition. We are proud to hold the event in Studio City Event Center.”

Stage

Day

Time

Event

GROUP STAGE

Sep 18

15:00-17:00

Yulon Luxgen Dinos

Vs.

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

17:00-19:00

Fubon Braves

Vs.

Samsung Thunders

19:00-21:00

Chiba Jets

Vs.

Guangzhou Long-Lions

21:00-23:00

PBA D League All Stars Ieco Green Warriors

Vs.

Ryuku Golden Kings

Sep 19

15:00-17:00

Zhejiang Guangsha Lions

Vs.

Yulon Luxgen Dinos

17:00-19:00

Guangzhou Long-Lions

Vs.

Mobis Phoebus

19:00-21:00

Ryuku Golden Kings

Vs.

Xinjiang Flying Tigers

21:00-23:00

Samsung Thunders

Vs.

Shandong Golden Stars

Sep 20

15:00-17:00

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Vs.

Zhejiang Guangsha Lions

17:00-19:00

Mobis Phoebus

Vs.

Chiba Jets

19:00-21:00

Xinjiang Flying Tigers

Vs.

PBA D League All Stars Ieco Green Warriors

21:00-23:00

Shandong Golden Stars

Vs.

Fubon Braves

 

Sep 21

Asia League Fest

SEMI-FINALS

Sep 22

17:00-19:00

Seed 1 A

Vs.

Seed 1 C

19:00-21:00

Seed 1 B

Vs.

Seed 1 D

FINALS

Sep 23

17:00-19:00

Third place play-off

19:00-21:00

Championship Game

TT12 will also host Asia League Fest, a star-studded spectacle which enhances the sporting entertainment of the games with performances from a diverse range of musical luminaries. The concert will take place on September 21 at the Studio City Event Center.

Beyer continued, “TT12 is not just a basketball tournament. Asia League Fest is a live musical performance that offers something for everyone, even fans who have never held a basketball.” This distinguishes TT12 from the SS8, which focused on supporting the long-term growth of Asian basketball by giving opportunities for coaches and referees to develop professionally through specialized clinics, in addition to giving younger players a chance to hone their skills on the court.

Tickets to TT12 will be available from Wednesday, August 15, at this link. Tickets range from MOP 100 for group stage tickets to MOP 120 for semifinals and finals tickets.