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Clinched Pool A!

The Philippines had to face Saudi Arabia in the last round of Pool A. It might be a David and Goliath type of situation, but the Philippines respect all opponents. Morrissey lead the way with points with 21. Raul Remaneses had a game where he flirted with a triple double! 20 points, 12 rebounds and 7 Assists. The vet, Fortunato Arcega, made sure our defense was well lined up with 12 points 12 boards and 6 blocks. The Philippines win in a dominant fashion 102-66 and clinching Pool A with a higher point differential against Macau.

Points Leaders
Morrissey - 21 Points
Remaneses - 20 Points
Siena - 18 Points

Rebounds Leaders
Arcega - 12 Rebounds
Remaneses - 12 Rebounds
Negradas - 6 Rebounds

Assists Leaders
Widagdo - 8 Assists
Remaneses - 7 Assists
Arcega - 3 Assists
Caniga - 3 Assists

No schedule yet for the next group stage. We do thank all our coaches for their efforts for maintaining their players game shapes. Any problems or concerns about the NT please do let me know

LABAN PILIPINAS

Philippines suffers defeat against China

China being the powerhouse of a team just beat the Philippines 89-80. Even with a higher attitude and with a correct prediction, the Chinese National Team still proves why they are the 3rd best team world wide. Cabello and Menchavez lead the offense with 21 points each. Remaneses, orchestrated the offense with 17 points and 8 assists. Arcega and Castellano were the players that was hit by China with Castellano fouling out of the game and neither players getting blocks even though they were at the paint the entire game.

Points Leaders
Cabello - 21 Points
Menchavez - 21 Points
Remaneses - 17 Points

Rebound Leaders
Arcega - 12 Rebounds
Negradas - 11 Rebounds
Castellano - 9 Rebounds

Assists Leaders
Remaneses - 8 Assists
Arcega - 3 Assists
Castellano - 3 Assists

Next week we play Australia, hopefully we get a better result next week.

LABAN PILIPINAS

THIS IS OUR BRUTALITY: PHILIPPINES RALLIES PAST AUSTRALIA!

Philippines faced Australia this week, which could determine whether or not the Philippines get a medal this season or not. The first half was balanced, both Philippines and Australia kept the pressure and forced the other to create a response. Coming out of the third quarter, everyone believed that Australia was about to steal and dominate the game. One of the worse quarters of the Philippines ever, Australia managed to snatch a 29-12 quarter and lead the game at most 21 points with 32 seconds remaining in the third quarter. The 4th quarter is a different game, Morrissey lead the 4th quarter offensively and got 13 points and 7 rebounds. Arcega lead the charge defensively in the 4th when he was the target of the opponents offense, he got 8 rebounds and 1 block in the 4th. Cabello's clutch 3 managed to take the lead and seal the game for the Philippines, completing a 21 point comeback in the dying moments of the game with a final score of 95-89.

Points Leaders
Morrissey - 25 Points
Cabello - 23 Points
Fulgencio - 15 Points

Rebound Leaders
Arcega - 14 Rebounds
Morrissey - 10 Rebounds
Widagdo - 9 Rebounds

Assists Leaders
Widagdo - 7 Assists
Arcega - 4 Assists
Fulgencio - 3 Assists

We theoretically now control our faith in whether we get a medal or not. Hopefully the last 3 games will be kind to us. Next week a rematch against Japan.

LABAN PILIPINAS