The Philippine nationwide staff staged a comeback towards Jordan, however fell quick, 91-90, on Monday of their remaining 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers sport on the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
Gilas began to inch nearer within the second half because it outscored Jordan, 23-10, within the third interval to finish the body inside six, 70-64.
Down 79-73, the Nationals made an 8-2 run to tie the sport at 81 capped by a Ray Parks triple on the 5:27 mark. Ahmad Alhamarsheh linked a triple to present Jordan the lead again, whereas Zaid Abbas additional prolonged the lead. Free throws from Parks off a Sami Bzai foul reduce Jordan’s lead, then Justin Brownlee reenergized Gilas’ run that put the Philippines inside one, 86-85.
Free throws from Freddy Ibrahim once more gave Jordan a three-point lead, however a slam from Jamie Malonzo tied the sport as soon as once more at 88 with 1:48 left.
Freddy Ibrahim’s cut up off a Scottie Thompson foul introduced him to the road once more adopted by a Caden Chudri Zuheir Alnajdawi that gave Jordan a 91-88 lead. Brownlee trimmed the Philippines’ deficit to inside one with 1:30.
Despite a number of makes an attempt within the endgame, Jordan prevailed and took the win.
Jordan had a sizzling begin within the sport, protecting the Philippines trailing 33-14 on the finish of the primary quarter. The nationwide staff have been nonetheless trailing 60-41 on the finish of the primary half.
Overall, Gilas Pilipinas had six wins and 4 losses within the Asian qualifiers. However, by being the host of the World Cup, alongside Japan and Indonesia, the nation is assured of a slot within the World Cup in August.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
