Former UCLA and NBA forward J.R. Henderson scored 34 points as Japan's Aisin Seahorse opened the 2005 Guan-hu Cup Invitational with a 100-93 win over Taiwan's Sina Lions.
Henderson’s dunk in mid-third quarter smashed the backboard and brought the crowd to its feet. The game was delayed for 20 minutes before game organizer installed a new backboard.
New Aisin import Kris Johnson, who’s also from UCLA and the son of former NBA great Marques Johnson, scored 18 points.
Scores:
Aisin Seahorses 100-93 Sina
Yulon 90-82 Videoland
Taiwan Beer 87-70 Jutai Tech
ETSN 102-94 Spring Cooking Oil