Monthly Archives: June 2011

Iran defeats Philippines

22nd FIBA-Asia Champions Cup
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Mahram of Iran
June 4, 2011
Iran defeats Philippines, 80-77

Game Highlights:
– Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas with 25 points, 13 rebounds (10 offensive) and 3 assists
– JV Casio had a superb game with 21 points (5/12 from three-point range) along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals
– Marcio Lassiter with 8 points, 8 rebounds (6 offensive), 3 assists and 2 steals
– Japeth Aguilar with 8 points and 7 rebounds
– Chris Tiu only scored 7 points but he led the comeback in the last 2 minutes of the game
– Although Iran was taller, we outrebounded Ira, 43-35 with 23 offensive rebounds
– With the loss, Smart Gilas will now battle for 3rd place against Qatar and Iran will go up against Lebanon for the finals
– Only 5 players scored for Iran, their 1st five

Game Scores:
Iran 80
– Nikkhah 19, Kamrani 17, Cheikh Tidian 17, Williams 16, Afagh 11, Nezafat 0, Davoudichegani 0, Sahakian 0, Kardoost 0.

Philippines 77 – Douthit 25, Casio 21, Aguilar 8, Lassiter 8, Tiu 7, Lutz 4, Barroca 2, Hontiveros 2, Baracael 0, Taulava 0.

FIBA Asia Champions Cup Semifinals Schedule

22nd FIBA Asia Champions Cup Semifinals Game Schedules
Philsports Arena

Saturday, June 04, 2011
6:00pm – Philippines vs. Iran
8:00pm – Lebanon vs. Qatar

Live telecast IBC 13. Please support our Philippine National Basketball Team. Watch the semifinal games live this saturday.

Philippines defeats Syria

22nd FIBA-Asia Champions Cup
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Al Jala’a of Syria
June 3, 2011
Philippines defeats Syria, 85-80

Game Highlights:
– Douthit and Casio led Smart Gilas in the 4th quarter to advance to the semifinals against Iran
– Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas in scoring with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals
– JV Casio had a great game scoring 22 points and dishing out 9 assists (4/9 from 3-point range)
– Japeth Aguilar almost had a double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds
– Mac Baracael scored all of his 6 points in the 4th quarter
– Biggest lead of Syria was 15 points
– Former NBA Player Samaki Walker led Syria with 25 points and 8 rebounds

Game Scores:
Philippines 85
– Douthit 26, Casio 22, Aguilar 12, Baracael 6, Lutz 6, Hontiveros 5, Tiu 5, Lassiter 2, Taulava 1, Barroca 0.

Syria 80 – Walker 25, Madanly 17, Miller 13, Deeb 11, Papazian 7, Yaqqub 4, Gorges 2, Haj Ishak 1, Yakoub 0.

FIBA Asia Champions Cup Quarterfinals Schedule

22nd FIBA Asia Champions Cup Quarterfinals Game Schedules
Philsports Arena

Friday, June 03, 2011
2:00pm – Iraq vs. Lebanon
4:00pm – Saudi Arabia vs. Iran
6:00pm – Philippines vs. Syria
8:00pm – Jordan vs. Qatar

Live telecast IBC 13. Please support our Philippine National Basketball Team. Watch the quarterfinals knockout games live this friday.

Philippines defeats Jordan

22nd FIBA-Asia Champions Cup
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs ASU of Jordan
June 1, 2011
Philippines defeats Jordan, 76-74

Game Highlights:
– Dondon Hontiveros led Smart Gilas with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals (6/11 from 3-point range)
– JV Casio made a crucial running jumper in the last 2 minutes and contributed 12 points, 7 assists and 2 steals
– Mac Baracael also had a good game with 9 points and 4 rebounds
– Marcus Douthit was in foul trouble for most of the game but still scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebs.
– Backup center Asi Taulava had extended playing time, contributed 12 rebounds
– Chris Lutz, JV Casio and Marcio Lassiter closed the game with 2 made free throws each

Game Scores:
Philippines 76
– Hontiveros 23, Douthit 14, Casio 12, Baracael 9, Barroca 6, Taulava 4, Tiu 4, Lassiter 2, Lutz 2, Aguilar 0.

Jordan 74 – Watkins 25, Abbas 20, Daghles 17, Mohammad 6, Al Sous 4, Soobzokov 2, Alawadi 0, Islam 0.