The Philippine team’s offense collapsed in the final quarter of their semi-finals match against Iran as they were dominated by the Iranians starting from the third quarter up to the final quarter of the game. The semi-final match between the Philippines and Iran ended with the final score at 77-60 in favor of the Iranians. … Read more
The Philippine Team have a great start in the first half although the Iranians have also showed their stuff in the first two minutes of the game and both teams goes to the dug-out with the final score at . The Smart Gilas was led by LA Tenorio with a total of 7 points together … Read more
The Philippine National Basketball Team made a strong offensive threat at the final quarter of the game against Chinese Taipei with a 14-point lead and never looked back to clinched a semi-finals slot in the FIBA Asia Cup. The game ended with the final score at 75-68. Gary David of Smart Gilas contributed with 14 … Read more
Smart Gilas ended Iran’s winning streak with the final score at 77-75. Jeff Chan’s heroic’s free throw shooting secured the Philippines win with only a few seconds remaining in the final quarter of the game. The Philippines were leading during the final period at around 4:37 in the fourth quarter, Gilas were leading with the … Read more
Smart Gilas was able to make a defensive stops against the taller and stronger team in Asia, the Iranian National Basketball Team which was led by former Iranian National playing for French basketball, Samad Nikkah Bahrami who stands 6 foot 6 but one of the most experienced Iranian National. Jeff Chan leading the Philippines attacked with … Read more
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 … Read more
Smart Gilas Pilipinas put a gallant stand against the taller and heftier Iranian Team which was composed mostly of Iran National players reinforced by two imports. The Philippine Team had ended their hope for a championship and suffered their first loss of the tournament. Iran wins against Smart Gilas with just a 3 point advantage, … Read more