Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

3x3 Basketball

Gilas Boys knocked out of 3×3 Asia Cup by China


Call it the [bad] luck of the draw.

After sweeping the pool stages, the Philippines drew top-ranked Asian team China in the quarterfinals. And Gilas Pilipinas Boys could not overcome China, falling 17-21 (1:44) to bow out of the 2019 FIBA 3X3 Under-18 Asia Cup, Saturday in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Figuring in a close game early, down 7-9, Terrence Fortea and the rest of the squad tried to figure in a duel with the Chinese.

Unfortunately for the young Filipinos, Zebin Wu and Jiwang Guo caught fire from downtown, giving China a 19-12 lead with 3:47 remaining.

Later on, Haonan Zheng sent China to match-point with 2:58 left.

The trio of Fortea, Gerry Abadiano, and Kevin Quiambao tried to will the Philippines back, cutting the lead down to three. However, Abadiano was accidentally elbowed by Zhirong Lin that resulted to a big cut on his forehead.

Abadiano had to leave the floor, forcing the team to bring in Carl Tamayo for the first time.

Tamayo did not do anything on the floor as Guo knocked down the game-ending jumper seconds later.

Fortea and Abadiano paced the Philippines with nine and seven markers, respectively.

Wu had a game-high 10 markers spiked by four deuces.

The Scores:

Philippines 17 Fortea 9, Abadiano 7, Quiambao 1, Tamayo 0

China 21 – Wu 10, Guo 5, Zheng 4, Lin 2

#ReadMore  Chito Victolero not closing doors on more Magnolia moves
Written By


You May Also Like

Basketball

At the tender age of 21, Kai Sotto has already experienced what most Filipino basketball players could only dream of. After leaving Ateneo High...

Basketball

In a highly anticipated comeback to the home court, Justin Brownlee, undeterred by his recent suspension, orchestrated a dazzling performance that underscored his unwavering...

Basketball

Gilas Pilipinas Men ushered their new era on a strong note. In the first-ever FIBA game of the Philippines under Tim Cone, Gilas torched...

Basketball

Carl Tamayo is moving on from his stint with Ryukyu as he shifts his focus towards Gilas Pilipinas’ upcoming campaign in the first window...

Basketball

After being surrounded by numerous NBA stars in Strong Group Athletics, Kevin Quiambao is looking to apply everything that he has learned for Gilas...

Basketball

Basketball will not stop for June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez. The two are expected to join Gilas Pilipinas men on Friday during the...

Basketball

Kean Baclaan is coming home. The former De La Salle-Zobel Junior Archer was introduced to the La Salle Green Hills community on Saturday evening...

Basketball

The blessings continued for Kevin Quiambao moments after Strong Group Athletics finished second in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship. The reigning UAAP Most...

Advertisement