The win gave Iran the lone outright berth to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
— Gilas Pilipinas concluded its 2019 FIBA World Cup run with a devastating setback against Iran.Robert Bolick led the way for Gilas with 15 points, while Andray Blatche and June Mar Fajardo added 12 points and 10 points, respectively.
Gilas was knocking down its outside shots early in the contest, converting six points, which was the average number in its last four games. Still, it was not enough to get the lead as Iran took a six-point edge at the end of the opening quarter.Hamed Haddadi showed the way for Iran with 19 markers and seven boards.
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