NBA star Jordan Clarkson and six-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo led five Gilas Pilipinas players in double figures as
the Nationals overpowered African qualifier Ivory Coast in the second half on the way to an 85-62 tuneup game victory Friday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
A breakthrough moment in the third quarter opened for Gilas as it sped to several double digit leads before taking a 60-53 lead going to the final 10 minutes. “We have to keep working on that. But I was very pleased with the defense, especially sa second half. Trinabaho talaga namin yon sa Europe and sa China.”
Sotto had four points in 8:20 minutes, including a dunk. Fajardo, who formed a Twin Tower alignment with Sotto late in the first quarter, had seven points and Edu six points. “Philippine is a very good team, Clarkson is an exceptional player,” Prokic said. “They have a very good coach, they used what they have, they’re quite bigger than us and today they used it a lot. So I think Angola should not be a question.”
Gilas coach Chot Reyes used a 13-man lineup against Ivory Coast, sitting Ray Parks, Calvin Oftana, and Thirdy Ravena, who are expected to suit up for Gilas’ remaining friendlies against Montenegro on August 20 and Mexico on August 21.
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