Gilas Pilipinas crushed the Saudi Arabia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Mall of Asia Arena, this Monday, August 29. After falling behind the Saudis in the first quarter 14-11, the Gilas Pilipinas lead by NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and Dwight Ramos, scored 23 points in the second qtr. while holding the Saudis to just 17 second quarter points.
Jordan Clarkson finished with a game high 23 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, while Kai Sotto contributed 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Here are some highlights of the game;
Philippines currently stands at 3-3, while Saudi Arabia is at 1 – 5, for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
The Scores
Philippines 84 – Clarkson 23, Sotto 16, Ramos 9, Aguilar 8, K. Ravena 8, Parks 6, Oftana 6, T. Ravena 4, Thompson 2, Malonzo 2, Newsome 0, Adams 0.
Saudi Arabia 46 – Abdel Gabar 9, Kadi 9, Ma. Almarwani 9, Mo. Almarwani 8, Almuwallad 4, Belal 3, Mohammed 2, Abo Jalas 2, Alsager 0, Albargawi 0.
Quarters: 14-11, 37-28, 61-36, 84-46.
