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Gilas Pilipinas goes 2-of-2 in its tuneup games to gain much-needed momentum for its FIBA Asia Cup quest
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas aced its final test before the FIBA Asia Cup after scoring a 75-61 victory over Jordan in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, August 2 (Sunday, August, 3, Philippine time).
Coming off a come-from-behind 103-98 win over the Macau Black Bears last July 28, the Filipinos went 2-of-2 in their tuneup games to gain much-needed momentum for their Asia Cup quest.
According to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Calvin Oftana, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, and Kevin Quiambao sank timely three-pointers in the fourth quarter that kept Jordan at bay.
Oftana finally saw action after sitting out against the Black Bears and being in danger of missing the Asia Cup altogether due to injuries.
The Nationals banked on a promising start, mounting a 40-29 lead at halftime.
With two exhibition games under its belt, Gilas Pilipinas has a couple of days to fine-tune its play before it starts its campaign in Group D against Chinese Taipei at 2 am on Wednesday, August 6 (Manila time).
Up next are New Zealand at 11 pm on Thursday, August 7, and Iraq at 4 pm on Saturday, August 9.
Only the top three will advance to the next round, with the No. 1 team qualifying directly to the quarterfinals and the No. 2 and 3 squads vying for top-eight spots in the crossover playoffs.
Jordan also used the friendly game to prepare for the Asia Cup as it is bunched with China, India, and hosts Saudi Arabia in Group C. – Rappler.com
