Category Archives: 2011 Dubai Invitational

Egypt beats Philippines in Dubai Finals

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament Finals
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Al Etihad Alexandria of Egypt
January 31, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Egypt defeats Philippines, 84-75

Some notes from the game:
– Even with the loss, Philippines improved their finish being only third place last year
– Marcus Douthit was thrown out in the 1st period along with an Egyptian player

Philippines defeats Syria, will play in Finals vs Egypt

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament Semifinals
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Al Wahda of Syria
January 29, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Philippines defeats Syria, 77-66

Some notes from the game:
– With the win against Syria, Smart Gilas will play in the finals against Egypt
– Marcu Douthit led Smart Gilas with 18 points and 12 rebounds
– Mac Baracael with 17 points
– Chris Tiu and JV Casio with 12 points each

Philippines enters Semis beats Lebanon

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Anibal Zahle of Lebanon
January 28, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Philippines defeats Lebanon, 86-69

Some notes from the game:
– With the win, Smart Gilas is now in the Semifinals and will battle with Syria
– Mac Baracael led Smart Gilas with 16 points
– Marcus Douthit with 13 points
– JV Casio and Chris Tiu both had 12 points

Philippines vs Lebanon last 3 minutes Video

Thanks to rpatrick317 of youtube

Syria defeats Philippines

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Al Wahda of Syria
January 25, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Syria defeats Philippines, 91-89

Smart Gilas finished the Elimination round with a 2-2 record and is second place in their group. Next Game will be against Lebanon on wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Philippines defeats UAE

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Sharjah Clu of UAE
January 23, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Philippines defeats UAE, 92-67

Some notes from the game:
– Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas with 17 points and 17 rebounds
– Marcio Lassiter with 17 points also
– Chris Tiu and JV Casio almost had double-doubles with 10 pts, 7 rebs and 9pts, 8rebs respectively
– Smart Gilas defense limited UAE to 16 pts in the 1st quarter and 17 points each in the last 3 quarters

Egypt beats Philippines

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Al Etihad Alexandria of Egypt
January 22, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Egypt defeats Philippines, 85-72

Some notes from the game:
– JV Casio led Smart Gilas with 26 points
– Marcus Douthit struggled against taller Egyptians scoring 8 points and grabbing 9 rebounds only
– Biggest lead by Egypt was 17 points in the 3rd quarter, 70-53

Smart Gilas vs Lebanon in Dubai


Smart Gilas vs Lebanon 4th Quarter Video 1 of 3


Smart Gilas vs Lebanon 4th Quarter Video 2 of 3


Smart Gilas vs Lebanon 4th Quarter Video 3 of 3

Thanks to Alimbuyugin2k9 of youtube.com

Smart Gilas defeats Lebanon, 70-57 in opener of Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament

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Philippines beats Lebanon

22nd Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament
Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Anibal Zahle of Lebanon
January 20, 2011
Al Ahli Club Gym, Dubai
Philippines defeats Lebanon, 70-57

Some notes from the game:
-Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas with 16 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals
– Mac Baracael and JV Casio both had 10 points
– Marcio Lassiter with 9 points
– Aldrech Ramos with 8 points and 4 blocks