Asian Games 2018:
China narrowly escapes Gilas Pilipinas, 82-80
August 21, 2018 – GBK Hall Palembang
Asian Games News 2018: China narrowly escaped Gilas Pilipinas, 82-80, to conclude their Group D battle in the Palembang Asian Games 2018 this Tuesday in Jakarta Indonesia. Zhou Qi led China with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks, while Wang Zhelin added 13 buckets and 7 boards.
Notes:
➤ Jordan Clarkson led the mighty Filipino offensive but fell short due to cramps in the waning seconds. He finished with 28 monstrous markers, 8 caroms and 4 assists. Clarkson also made 5 of 13 three point shots.
➤ Christian Stanhardinger also contributed 18 points and 8 caroms, while Stanley Pringle made 14 buckets and 4 rebounds.
➤ China out-rebounded the Philippines, 35 boards against 31. However, the Pinoys shot better from the rainbow country making 11 of 34 (32%) three point bombs, against the Great Wall’s 7 of 29 (24%) treys.
➤ The Philippine basketball team will next face South Korea in the upcoming Quarterfinal round.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 20-12, 36-31, 59-57, 82-80.
china: 82
Zhou 25, Wang 13, Abudurexiti 12, Zhao 11, Ding 7, Sun 6, Liu 5, Fang 2, Dong 1.
gilas pilipinas: 80
Clarkson 28, Stanhardinger 18, Pringle 14, Dalistan Lee 10, Erram 6, Almazan 2, Belga 2, Taulava 0, Yap 0, Norwood 0, Ahanmisi 0.
Posted on August 21, 2018 - GBK Hall Palembang Jakarta Indonesia
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team
