FIBA: Gilas encourages past Ivory Coast
Make it two successes in succession for Gilas Pilipinas, as they struggled past Ivory Coast, 94-83, in another presentation game in Spain.
Andray Blatche drove the path for the Philippine national group with 18 points, 10 helps and 7 bounce back, while Paul Lee (16), Japeth Aguilar (12) and CJ Perez (11) all arrived at twofold digits also.
It was a dug out from a deficit triumph for the Filipinos, who trailed, 28-19, toward the finish of the main edge while being irritated by the stature and length of the Ivorians.
Gilas recouped in the third time frame, where they scored 34 points to hold onto control, 79-75, and inevitably pulled away in the fourth edge.
Imprint Barroca had 9 points, making two triples, while Matthew Wright had 7. Robert Bolick and Poy Erram each additional 5 markers.
This success pursues Gilas' 102-80 defeat of Congo in their past game.
The group is set to leave Guadalajara by Friday morning and travel via train to Malaga, where they will participate in a pocket competition that likewise incorporates the Spanish national group.