Dwight Ramos continued his regular presence on each ends for Gilas Pilipinas because the nationals pulled away late within the fourth quarter to flee Iran, 63-48, within the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China on Monday evening.
The Filipinos closed out the pocket event using on a two-game successful streak for a 3-1 file as they may head again to the Philippines to proceed their preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this month.
Gilas was in a position to set up a double-digit lead within the first half, 22-9, earlier than the Iranians rallied to chop its deficit to only a level on the halftime mark, 31-30.
The wards of head coach Chot Reyes, although, went chilly within the third interval, changing solely two discipline objectives within the body however their defense-oriented system made up for a misfiring offense as they held a 44-43 cushion heading to the fourth.
Thanks to well timed baskets from RR Pogoy, Kiefer Ravena, and Ray Parks, the Philippines was in a position to create a nine-point separation, 56-47, with 2:39 left.
Five straight factors from Ramos then sealed it for Gilas as they gained three of their 4 video games within the China camp.
Gilas is tipped to face Mexico and Montenegro in a pair of pleasant matches right here earlier than plunging into the World Cup actions beginning on August 25.
—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
