source: www.interaksyon.com
The
Gilas Pilipinas national team smashed Changsha Park Lane, 90-69, in their semis
duel to reach the finals of the 19th Super Keung Sheung Cup International
Invitation Basketball Championship on Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium
in Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Nino
Canaleta led the way for the Philippine quintet with 18 points and eight
rebounds while naturalized player Marcus Douthit added 13 markers and eight
boards for the Chot Reyes-coached national squad.
Kevin
Alas contributed 10 markers for the Filipinos, who will face the winner of the
semifinal encounter between defending champion Southern California Fukienese
Association and Hong Kong national team, which was being played as of posting
time.
The
Gilas five had a quick start, erecting an early 26-9 lead after the first
period before the team Snow Wolves managed to keep pace with Filipinos in the
second period, 21-20, but still trailed 29-47 at halftime.
It
was also close in the last two quarters but the Filipinos were to keep the big
lead for good and advance into the championship match on Sunday.
Ronald
Pascual and Garvo Lanete contributed eight apiece for the Philippine squad.
Liu
Fuxiang led the young Changsa Park Lane team with 17 points while Sun Jian
added 11.
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