The Philippine basketball squad, Gilas Pilipinas was able to secure a back-to-back victory against the FIBA Euro U-20 title-holder, Lithuania National Basketball team. Their Game 2 match ended with the final score at 88-84 in favor of the Philippines.
This the second time that both squad have meet, during their first encounter the Filipinos defeated Lithuania 20-Under team with the final score at 83-75. The Philippines lost in their training camp only came at the expense of LSU-Baltai.
During the second match-up between the Philippines and the 20-Under national team of Lithuania, the Nationals suffered an early attack from the Lithuanians as the younger European outscored the Philippines during the first quarter.
Here’s the quarter scoring of the match:
First Quarter: Lithuania – 25 vs. Philippines – 15
Second Quarter: Lithuania – 14 vs. Philippines – 21
Third Quarter: Lithuania – 18 vs. Philippines – 25
Fourth Quarter: Lithuania – 27 vs. Philippines – 27
Final Score: Lithuania = 84 vs. Philippines = 88
