MANILA Chooks! pulled off one of the greatest—if not the greatest—upsets in its history early Wednesday morning.
Boosted by the new quartet's chemistry, Manila Chooks! carved out a stunning 14-12 overtime victory over world No. 3 Antwerp TOPdesk of Belgium in the level-9 FIBA 3x3 EXPO Al Bidda Park Challenger in Doha, Qatar.While most basketball-loving Filipinos were in slumber in the wee hours, Philippine No. 7 3x3 player Paul Desiderio boomed in what initially appeared to be the game winner.
Chooks-to-Go Vice President Mel Macasaquit lauded the efforts shown by Manila Chooks! and pointed to their teamwork as the key in the big win.'Beating top-tier teams like world No. 12 Futian of China and taking down world No. 3 Antwerp of Belgium is a testament to the hard work that our players and coaches are putting in every day,' Macasaquit said. 'Chemistry is finally clicking and their pride to play for the country was evident in how they refused to give up.
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