Great Wall Defense: China Locks Down PH in Hardcourt Clash
The Philippines had to face China in this week's battle. It's been seasons since the Philippine National Team last beat the China National Team, and today's game is no exception. The Philippines managed to out-rebound China 58 to 42; however, rebounds are not the sole factor of winning in this game. Raul Remaneses seems like the only player who came out to play today. He managed 21 points and 11 rebounds, with 9 of those rebounds coming on the offensive end. Joven Siena tried to help with the offensive load, but he only finished with 14 points. Two new players have joined the national team: Nilo Caniga and Scott Menchavez, both of whom played off the bench.
The Chinese defense was suffocating this game. The Philippines only managed to hit 31% of their shots in this game and 0% from 3-point range. Huang Chengliang was the main anchor of their defense. China played a 1-3-1 zone, and Chengliang was their rim protector. Even though he had only 6 blocks and 7 rebounds, his effectiveness isn't reflected in the box score. The Philippines had a difficult time beating him. The offensive pairing of Leng Zibo and Luan Shixiong placed this game out of reach for the Philippines. They scored 44 out of the 83 points of the opposing squad.
The Philippines fell to China 70-83. Next week, we play Iran.
Points Leaders
Raul Remaneses - 21 Points
Joven Siena - 14 Points
Benson Villarivera - 10 Points
Rebounding Leaders
Epifanio Querubin - 15 Rebounds
Raul Remaneses - 11 Rebounds
Fortunato Arcega - 8 Rebounds
Assists Leaders
Epifanio Querubin - 5 Assists
Joven Siena - 4 Assists
Raul Remaneses - 3 Assists
Bawat talo natin laging may pagkakataon na matuto ng bago tungkol sa team natin. Sana magagamit natin ito sa future na teams natin pero ngayon balik muna tayo sa analysis ng team bago natin isipin paano talunin ang mga ibang bansa.
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