Another come from behind win by Smart Gilas
2011 FIBA Asia Championship 2nd Round
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Syria
Wuhan, China
Philippines defeats Syria, 75-52
Game Highlights:
– Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas with 20 points and 6 rebounds (12 pts in the 1st quarter )
– Syria led at halftime, 32-23, but held Syria to only 20 points in the 2nd half (only 7pts in the 4th quarter)
– Rebounding edge by Philippines, 48-38 led by Asi Taulava by 9 and Ranidel de Ocampo with 7 rebounds
– 18 assists by Smart Gilas led by JV Casio with 4 ans Chris Tiu with 3 assists
– Lowest turnovers so far by Philippines with only 8 turnovers
– All players scored for Smart Gilas with 9 players scoring 4 or more points
– Only 53% (9/17) from the free throw line
Game Scores:
Philippines 75 – Douthit 20, de Ocampo 8, Tiu 8, Lutz 7, Casio 7, Alapag 6, Lassiter 5, Aguilar 4, Taulava 4, Williams 2, Baracael 2, Barroca 2
Syria 52 – Al Hamwi 11, Gorges 9, Jilati 8, Nalbandian 6, Alsaman 5, Deeb 4, Osfira 4, Lubus 3, Daks 2, Al Katib 0
Quarters: 14-11, 23-32, 49-45, 75-52
gilas go for gold! We already experience beating Iran nd Taiwan… 2 wins more 2 go before london… God bless and good luck
please focus on winning games to achieve good ranking