Matthew Wright scored 25 points (7/12 from the three-point line) as Gilas Pilipinas defeated Qata, 80-74 in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut, Lebanon.
Carl Bryan Cruz played well again with 13 markers. All around game by Gabe Norwood with 10 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks. Terrence Romeo with 10 points
Christian Standhardinger did not play to rest his stiff neck and shoulder.
Philippines swept the Group Phase with a 3-0 record and will face either Japan or South Korea in the Quarterfinals
Game Scores:
Philippines 80 – Wright 25, Cruz 13, Norwood 10, Romeo 10, Castro 6, Pogoy 5, Almazan 4, Aguilar 3, Abueva 2, Jalalon 2.
Photo above from fiba.com
Wright is RP’s Steph Curry