Smart Gilas Super Kung Sheung Cup Recap

19th Super Kung Sheung Cup International Basketball Invitational Championship (King’s Cup)
January 22 to 27, 2013
Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Champion: Philippines (Smart Gilas Pilipinas)
Tournament MVP: Kevin Louie Alas – 13.2 points per game
Game 1 – 11 points
Game 2 – 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal
Game 3 – 18 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals
Game 4 – 10 points and 4 assists
Game 5 – 13 points, 2 assists and 1 block

Finals Game – Philippines defeats Southern California Fukienese Association, 81-77
Top Scorer: Marcus Douthit – 19 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists. 4 steals and 4 blocks
Read Recap: Smart Gilas Super Kung Sheung Cup Champions

Semi Finals Game – Philippines defeats Changsha Park Lane, 90-69
Top Scorer: Nino “KG” Canaleta – 18 points and 8 rebounds
Read Recap: Smart Gilas defeats Changsha Park Lane, now in Finals

Classification Round Game 3 – Philippines defeats Malaysia, 119-46
Top Scorer: Greg Slaughter – 27 points
Read Recap: Smart Gilas defeats Malaysia, now 3-0

Classification Round Game 2 – Philippines defeats Hong Kong, 85-58
Top Scorer: Nino “KG” Canaleta – 15 points and 8 rebounds
Read Recap: Smart Gilas defeats Hong Kong by 27

Classification Round Game 1 – Philippines defeats Indonesia, 110-78
Top Scorer: Garvo Lanete – 23 points (3/5 from 3 pt range and 7/9 from 2 pt range)
Read Recap: Smart Gilas defeats Indonesia by 32

In the 5 games of Smart Gilas, Kevin Alas did not lead in scoring but was the most consistent, scoring double digits in all 5 games and truly deserves the MVP award.

Congratulations Coach Chot Reyes, Coaching Staff and Players of Smart Gilas Pilipinas! #GoGilas #LabanPilipinas

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