Monthly Archives: April 2011
Smart Gilas will not play in PBA 3rd Conference, taps 4 PBA players
Smart Gilas coach Rajko Toroman confirmed that Smart Gilas Pilipinas will not play in the upcoming PBA Governors Cup starting June 2011. Smart Gilas will join the Jones Cup in August.
Toroman also requested 4 players from the PBA to help them in their quest for an Olympic slot this September in the FIBA-Asia Championships. The 4 PBA players are Jimmy Alapag, Asi Taulava, Kelly Williams and Dondon Hontiveros.
Smart Gilas loses last game of Eliminations
2011 PBA Commissioners Cup
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Meralco Bolts
April 2, 2011
Meralco defeats Smart Gilas, 91-87
Game Highlights:
– Smart Gilas with 7 wins and 2 losses, both losses in OT (Derby Ace and Meralco)
– Smart Gilas was led by Marcio Lassiter with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals (10/16 from the field)
– Marcus Douthit grabbed 24 rebounds and blocked 6 shots
– 5 players in double figures (JV Casio with 20 points)
– Japeth Aguilar with 10 points and 9 rebounds
– Smart Gilas led in rebounding 66-55 but only had 16 assists compared to 23 by Meralco
– Chris Tiu did not play due to a shoulder injury
Game scores:
Meralco 91 – Oguchi 21, Mercado 16, Hugnatan 15, Cardona 11, Espinas 11, Weinstein 5, Taulava 4,
Ross 4, Isip 4.
Smart Gilas 87 – Lassiter 22, Casio 20, Douthit 14, Aguilar 10, Barroca 10, Lutz 6, Ramos 3,
Slaughter 2, Ababou 2, Baracael 0.
Quarterscores: 17-27, 42-42, 61-58, 80-80 (reg.), 91-87 (OT).