The 2017 Merlion Cup was the 11th edition of the

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, an invitational club basketball tournament organized by the Basketball Association of Singapore. The

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from

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won the title by defeating the defending champions

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from

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, 101-81, for their maiden championship, and the second for

, with

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winning it in 1994.

Participating teams

Results

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Final round

5th-7th Classification

Semifinals

5th-7th Classification

Third place game

Final

Final standing

References

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