Strong Group of the Philippines absorbed a 106-97 quarterfinals beating by the hands of powerhouse Al Riyadi of Lebanon to formally bow out of the thirty second Dubai International Basketball Championship on Friday morning (Manila time) on the Al Nasr Club in Dubai.
Shabazz Muhammad and Renaldo Balkman had been among the many vibrant spots for the Philippine bets with the previous ending with a team-high 27 factors alongside seven rebounds, three assists, and one block. Balkman, who noticed motion within the PBA as import, chipped in 16 markers, 15 boards, and three dimes.
But their numbers weren’t sufficient towards a taller Lebanese membership.
Amir Saoud, who will lead Lebanon nationwide group towards Gilas Pilipinas on February 24 within the Window 6 of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, led the squad with a whopping 41 factors to go together with 4 rebounds and one steal.
Wael Arakji, additionally a member of the Lebanese nationwide group, and Atel Majok chipped in 13 factors apiece whereas Gyok Haykchan added 12.
“Painful and frustrating loss for us. Couldn’t stop Saoud today no matter what we did. Just too experienced for our team right now. Offense wasn’t the problem but couldn’t get stops,” mentioned Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu.
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—JMB, GMA Integrated News
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