Gilas Pilipinas’ Japeth Aguilar is defending the rim on his dwelling ground.
In the primary quarter of the Philippines’ essential recreation in opposition to Angola, Aguilar confirmed his rim safety prowess as he stuffed a drive by Angolan guard Dimitri Maconda.
The two groups are combating for his or her lives in Group A each with 0-1 information within the standings, trailing behind Dominican Republic (2-0) and Italy (1-1).
Gilas misplaced their opening day recreation to Dominican Republic, 87-81, whereas Angola was defeated by Italy, 81-67.
Angola led the Philippines, 36-33, on the half.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com