Day 8 (Semifinals) of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship in Changsha, China (October 2, 2015)
2015 FIBA Asia Championship Day 8 Results
Semifinals
Game 1: China defeated Iran, 70-57
Top Scorer: Yi Jianlian with 13 points
Game 2: Philippines defeated Japan, 81-70
Top Scorer: Andray Blatche with 22 points
Ranidel de Ocampo with a great pass to Andray Blatche for a slam dunk vs Japan in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Semifinals.
Watch RDO pass to Blatche for a dunk vs Japan Video
Dondon Hontiveros saved the day for Gilas Pilipinas with 4 three-pointers in the 4th quarter and finished with 18 points but his highlight play was on the defensive side by blocking a layup by a Japanese player.
Watch Dondon Hontiveros monster block vs Japan Video
A great move by Jayson Castro in the Top 5 Plays of Day 8 (Semifinals) of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. Also in the Top 5: Qi Zhou (2x-China) and Jianlian Yi (2x-China).
Watch Top 5 Plays of FIBA Asia Day 8 Video
2015 FIBA Asia Championship Finals Schedule
Saturday, October 3, 2015 – CSWC Dayun
8:30pm – China vs Philippines
* Winner will have an automatic slot in the 2016 Rio Olympics
Battle for 3rd Place:
Gilas Pilipinas beat Japan in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Semifinals led by Andray Blatche with 22 points, Jayson Castro with 20 points and Dondon Hontiveros with 18 points.
Watch Semifinals: Gilas Pilipinas vs Japan Highlights Video
2015 FIBA Asia Championship Semifinals
Gilas Pilipinas defeats Japan, 81-70
October 2, 2015 – Changsha, China
Game Highlights:
-Andray Blatche with 22 points and 13 rebounds
-Jayson Castro scored 20 points and with 7 assists (4/9 from 3)
-Dondon Hontiveros with 18 points (6/9 from 3)
Gilas Pilipinas will go up against Japan in the2015 FIBA Asia Championship Semifinals on October 2, 2015, 10pm in Changsha, China.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Japan Live Online via Livestreaming. More info at 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Livestreaming
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Lebanon in the 7th day (Quarterfinals) of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship held at CSWC Gymnasium in Changsha, China.
Best game of Andray Blatche so far with 24 point and 17 rebounds