Justin Brownlee is mobbed by teammates. By Riera U. Mallari HANGZHOU – Whether one point or 21 points, the Philippines
Gilas Pilipinas beat China right at its own backyard and in front a screaming throng of Chinese fans, 77-76, in an Asian Games’ semifinal game that will be retold generations from now and put the Filipinos on the cusp of history.
But Justin Brownlee, the naturalized player who has endeared himself to Pinoy fans with his never-say-die play, was doing Justin Brownlee things.
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