Naturalized center Andray Blatche scored 18 points to lead the Philippine national men’s basketball team to an impressive 89-58 rout of a Spanish pro selection in a tuneup game on Sunday (Monday morning Philippine time) in Vitoria, Spain. Gilas Pilipinas’ opponent was composed of players from the professional basketball league in Spain Liga ACB.
Gilas Pilipinas dominated from start to finish, with Blatche hitting three-pointers and converting on the fastbreak as they opened up a 50-31 lead at halftime. The Filipinos continued their rampage in the second half, especially from downtown as they made 50 percent (13 of 26) of their three-pointers in the game which kept the Spanish at bay. Paul Lee added 10 points, while Jared Dillinger and LA Tenorio chipped in nine and seven markers. Gabe Norwood also scored six points.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated ACB All-Star Select Team, 89-58
August 10, 2014
Vitoria, Spain
Highlights:
-Andray Blatche led Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points
-Paul Lee with 10 points
-Jared Dillinger with 9 points
-LA Tenorio contributed 7 points
-Gabe Norwood with 6 points
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