After a back-and-forth first half, Gilas Boys fail to keep in step with China in the end as they open their 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship campaign on a losing note
MANILA, Philippines – The Gilas Pilipinas Boys’ Under-16 team began its 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship campaign on the wrong foot as it suffered an 84-67 beating at the hands of China on Sunday, September 17 at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar.
A layup by Kurt Velasquez at the 7:13 mark of the final frame pulled Gilas Boys back within a two-possession game, 65-71, before China went on a ruthless 14-2 tear in the last seven minutes to settle the final count at 84-67. Gilas Boys, whose tallest player stands at only 6-foot-6, were heavily outrebounded by their taller Chinese opponents, 48-36, and were also outassisted, 14-7.
Despite struggling from the field, Kieffer Alas topscored for the Philippines with a game-high 20 points on 6-of-18 shooting, along with 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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