The Philippine national men’s basketball team also known as the Sinag Pilipinas or the Gilas cadet players remained the lone national squad that is unbeaten in the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.
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The Sinag Pilipinas defeated Thailand with the final score at 100-68 at the Zeya-thiri Stadium in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. The Philippines is now leading in the Men’s basketball game of the SEA Games with four consecutive victories.
UST Tigers standout Kevin Ferrer topscored for the Philippines with his game-high 23 points which includes four three-pointers, while Jake Pascual and Kiefer Ravena added with 15 and 14 points respectively.
Veteran Gilas Pilipinas mainstay and naturalized center Marcus Douthit scored with double figures contributing with 10 points in just over 15 minutes of play.
Naturalized center Marcus Douthit also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points in just over 15 minutes of play. Thailand was previously undefeated in SEA Games basketball, not until they face the Philippines.
The Sinag Pilipinas will face the Indonesian national squad on their next outing, Indonesia previously lost to Thailand by 16 points earlier in the tournament. Malaysia on the other hand was also defeated by Singapore, the only team that challenged the Philippines so far in the competition.
The scores:
Philippines (100) – Ferrer 23, J. Pascual 15, Ravena 14, Douthit 10, Belo 9, Lanete 9, Alas 6, Parks 5, Sumang 4, Ganuelas 3, R. Pascual 2, Cruz 0.
Thailand (68) – Ghohar 11, Dasom 8, Kaedum 8, Daro. Apiromvilaichai 6, Daru. Apiromvilaichai 6, Klahan 6, Suttisin 6, Klaewnarong 5, Jantuma 4, Kongkum 3, Kruatiwa 3, Lertlaokul 2.
Quarterscores: 29-17, 54-33, 85-42, 100-68.
Go for GOLD sinag!
It is a good experience for the collegiate team to face the professional players of the SEA nations. They are facing the national squads from Thailand (stealing lose balls were always their specialty, like they did in Kazakhstan in FIBA), Indonesia, etc.
At saka mas malakas pa yata yung Sinag natin kaysa sa Kazakhstan national squad eh (81-67 against Thailand). 14 points lang nilamang sa Thai, eh tayo mas malaki ang margin.
Mahihina talaga. Mas malakas pa yata yung FEU kaysa mga national squads na yan eh.
Di natin masyado sineseryoso yan, pati na ang SBP., if they care, then they must send Gilas there para sure Gold! Eh hindi.
Good experience UAAP and NCAA players!