Gilas Pilipinas nationwide crew head coach Chot Reyes expressed his disappointment with how the squad carried out within the remaining minutes of their 76-65 win towards Iran within the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China on late Thursday night time.
The Filipinos, who performed with none naturalized participant in addition to with out large man Kai Sotto, led by as a lot 22 factors early within the fourth however virtually squandered it because the Iranians rallied.
Gilas’ benefit was ultimately trimmed to 11 because the Filipinos dedicated numerous turnovers. But because of a two-handed slam from AJ Edu, the Philippines was in a position to seal the victory.
“It was a bad start and a very bad finish for us. I think we only played a good second and third quarter,” Reyes mentioned in a post-game interview.
“We played in the middle part of the game, but we need to start games better and finish games better. I’m very disappointed how we finished the ball game.”
The seasoned tactician hopes they’ll rectify issues immediately, particularly that they are going to face a a lot taller Senegal crew later at the moment at 8 p.m.
“Senegal is a big and strong and tall team, so it’s going to be a big challenge for us that’s why I wanted to rest some of my guys in the fourth quarter to prepare for tomorrow,” he added.
“Hopefully, it will be enough, a lot of endurance for tomorrow’s ball game.”
Jamie Malonzo paced Gilas with 11 factors and 6 rebounds whereas younger weapons Edu and Rhenz Abando offered a lift as the previous poured in 9 markers and 9 boards whereas the latter chipped in eight factors and two rebounds.
The event is a part of Gilas’ essential buildup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup kicking off this August 25.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
