Korea delivered a strong statement ahead of its rematch against Gilas Pilipinas after obliterating Thailand, 120-53, in the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga on Saturday, June 19.

Hang Yungi starred with 34 points on 14-of-16 shooting to go with 10 rebounds and 2 steals as Korea clinched its Asia Cup berth even with some of its usual contributors playing limited minutes.

Korea improved to 4-1 for second place in Group A, just behind the unbeaten Philippines, which totes a 5-0 card.

Thailand trailed by only 11 points after the first quarter before Korea blew the game wide open by outscoring its foes 37-6 in the second period for a 60-18 advantage.

Yeo Jun Seok delivered 23 points and 6 rebounds for Korea, while Lee Hyun-jung put up 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.

Korean naturalized player Ra Gun-ah (formerly Ricardo Ratliffe) played only seven minutes as he got a much-needed rest for their duel against the Philippines on Sunday, June 20.

Kang Sang-jae and Moon Seonggon, meanwhile, sat out the entire game.

Wattana Suttisin had 12 points to pace Thailand, which remained winless in Group A after five games.

The Koreans look to wrap up the Asia Cup Qualifiers on a winning note against the Filipinos, who hacked out an 81-78 escape in their first encounter on Wednesday, June 16. – Rappler.com