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Guiao all praises after finally coaching Blatche: ‘He’s a game-changer’

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Andray Blatche

Being able to finally coach Gilas Pilipinas big man Andray Blatche, head coach Yeng Guiao praised his stalwart for leading the team to a big 84-46 win over Qatar in the sixth window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Blatche looked in ideal form in his return for the nationals, finishing with 17 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He was instrumental in the Philippines’ 3rd quarter run which allowed the nationals to pull away as he hit three triples in one stretch.

Andray Blatche

Andray Blatche Highlights vs Qatar

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Andray Blatche led Gilas Pilipinas with 17 points along with 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks against Qatar in the 6th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

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FIBA WC: Blatche leads Gilas past Qatar in Asian Qualifiers Sixth Window

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Gilas Pilipinas

On a mission, Gilas Pilipinas dominated Qatar on the road from the get-go for a rousing 84-46 win in their 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers sixth window match-up played at the Al Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha.

Returning big man Andray Blatche, who was absent in Gilas’ previous win over Qatar last year due to suspension, carried the nationals throughout the contest, showing the opponents what the squad is capable of when near full strength.

Andray Blatche vs Qatar

Gilas Pilipinas beat Qatar by 38 led by Blatche

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Andray Blatche vs Qatar

Gilas Pilipinas defeated Qatar, 84-46 on the road to stay alive for a slot in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Andray Blatche led Philippines with 17 points along with 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in his return to Gilas after his suspension due to the Gilas-Australia brawl.

Aguilar, Blatche, Castro release statements about Gilas vs Australia Incident

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Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro posted statements in their respective Instagram accounts related to the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident.

Blatche said “Sorry to my Filipino family Australia my family back home and my son”, while Japeth was also apologetic to what happened against Australia. Castro also said “Gusto ko maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga bata, lalong lalo na sa mga anak ko at sisikapin kong hindi na maulit pa ang nangyari kagabi:

Jayson Castro

Gilas Pilipinas beat Chinese-Taipei by 22

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Gilas Pilipinas started slow and trailed by 9 points in the 1st quarter but controlled the game for the last 3 quarters as they beat Chinese-Taipei, 93-71.

Andray Blatche Highlights vs Japan Video

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Andray Blatche played in his best game so far in the FIBA Qualifiers with 18 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists to lead Gilas Pilipinas against Japan in Window 2 of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

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