The Philippine Team, Smart Gilas will face their fears as they battle it out against the strongest contender in the 34th Jones Cup, the Iranian National Basketball Team.
The Philippines currently ranked second to Iran with a 4-1 win-loss card but a game against Iran is one of the most important match for the Philippine Team if they wanted to deny the Iranians dominance in the competition.
The Iran Basketball Team is beatable with regards to their previous games against team like the United States and without the presence of NBA veteran Hamed Haddadi, the Philippines could steal a win against the depending champion.
Here’s our live coverage of the game:
First Quarter Score:
Smart Gilas = 21 vs. Iran = 19
Second Quarter Score:
Smart Gilas = 33 vs. Iran = 33
Screen Shots after First Half:
Current Scores: 50-47 3rd qtr 2:41
Scores: Smart Gilas = 65 vs. Iran = 55 Time: 7:11 Fourth Quarter
Time: 5:15 4Q Smart Gilas-70 vs. Iran 64
Time: 4:37 4Q Gilas = 71 vs. Iran = 66
Time: 2:20 Gilas = 71 vs. Iran = 68
Time: 1:35 Gilas = 71 vs. Iran = 69
Time: 31 seconds Gilas = 76 vs. Iran = 71
Time: 19.4 seconds Gilas = 76 vs. Iran = 75
Final Score:
Smart Gilas = 77 vs. Iran = 75