Only 40 basketball minutes separate Gilas Pilipinas from getting into the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification process which begins in November this year.
Gilas defeated Vietnam, 107-52 in the 2017 SEABA Championships in Manila last Wednesday to remain unbeaten in the tournament and set up a virtual title match against Indonesia on Thursday, May 18.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Vietnam, 107-52 in Day 6 of the 2017 SEABA Championship held last May 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Best Player: Matthew Wright with 19 points.
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Indonesian head coach Wahyu Widayat Jati said his team will do their best when they collide with Gilas Pilipinas in the 2017 SEABA Championships in Manila later May 18.
“Honestly, it’s hard to beat the Philippines. But at least we will try. We won’t give up. We will try our best tomorrow,” the mentor said.
Indonesia finally played in full-strength on Wednesday, May 17 as they routed Myanmar, 123-50. The game saw naturalized forward Jamarr Johnson and Indonesian-American Arki Wisnu finally see action for the Indonesians.
Gilas Pilipinas beat Vietnam in Day 6 of the 2017 SEABA Championship. Best Player: Matthew Wright with 19 points.
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Gilas Pilipinas trounced Vietnam, 107-52 on Wednesday, May 17 in the 2017 SEABA Championships at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City to move a step away from the qualification process for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Matthew Wright’s 19 points on five triples led five players in double-digits for Gilas, which shall now face likewise undefeated Indonesia in the final day of the tournament tomorrow, May 18.
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2017 SEABA Championship
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Vietnam, 107-52
May 17 – Smart Araneta Coliseum
Game Highlights
-Matthew Wright led Gilas with 19 points (5/7 from 3)
-Calvin Abueva and Raymond Almazan with 16 points each
Naturalized player of Indonesia Jamarr Johnson and Indonesian-American Arki Wisnu made their 2017 SEABA Championship debut against Myanmar. Jamarr Johnson with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block and Arki Wisnu scored 7 points and was perfect from the field (3/3 FGs) in a big win by Indonesia against Myanmar, 123-50.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Vietnam in Day 6 of the 2017 SEABA Championship on May 17, 7pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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