Underway in Taiwan, the 38th edition of William Jones Cup witnessed the Iranian outfit prevailing over Egyptian rivals 75-64.
Basketball players of Iran had managed to outscore Egypt by just one point during the tough first quarter which ended 40-39 in favor of the Iranian side.
The Tuesday win was added to Iran’s collection of two earlier victories over host Taiwan and the US representative Sacramento.
Dirk Bauermann’s team, comprising youth and experienced players, will return to action by taking on South Korea on Wednesday.
The 2016 William Jones Cup is the 38th edition of the top-level international basketball tournament of FIBA Asia.
This year's event is being held in Hsinchuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan from July 23 to July 31, 2015.
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