More than the bragging rights of sweeping the group stage, an outright quarterfinals berth is at stake in what is seen to be an epic collision between two of the continent’s powerhouses.berth, unfazed by Jordan, RHJ
More than the bragging rights of sweeping the group stage, an outright quarterfinals berth is at stake in what is seen to be an epic collision between two of the continent’s powerhouses.
Of course, easier said than done for Gilas especially with Jordan, which has the same objective heading into the match, standing in its way. Hollis-Jefferson is only averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and two assists in the first two games but Gilas is very much aware of the damage he can do, especially seeing him put up monster numbers in the PBA and even in the World Cup.
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