Gilas Pilipinas captures its first gold medal in the Asian Games since 1962 after claiming a payback win over Jordan in the final
MANILA, Philippines – It took a six-decade wait, but Gilas Pilipinas is back at the zenith of the Asian Games at last.
Justin Brownlee finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals as the Nationals replicated the feat last accomplished by the team spearheaded by FIBA Hall of Fame inducteeChris Newsome and Ange Kouame could not have picked a better time to turn in their finest performances, backstopping Brownlee in the win that avenged the Philippines’Kouame churned out 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks, while Newsome chimed in 13 points and helped contain Jordan star Rondae...
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