The Tall Blacks have survived a stern examination of their Asia Cup basketball title ambitions to beat Lebanon 90-86 for a place in the semi-finals.
New Zealand's come back from a 20-point deficit at quarter time and will now play China in the last four.
Point Guard Taylor Britt joined Piney ahead of their big match against China.
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