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The Chot Reyes-mentored Gilas Pilipinas Men (world #40, Asia #8) defeated the Wael Arakji-less Lebanon (world #42, Asia #9), 107-96 in the sixth window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Friday, February 24 at the Philippine Arena.
PHL shot 40/73 (54%) from the field, including 17-of-36 shooting from beyond the arc (LEB - 35/69 fg, 14/28 3pts), and Gilas went 10-of-15 from the free throw line (LEB - 12/17 ft). Labanon had 15 turnovers while Gilas had 13. PHL outrebounded LEB, 38-34, and Gilas had more assists, 31-17.
The Scores:
PHILIPPINES 107 - Brownlee 17, Malonzo 15, Amos 13, Heading 10, Ramos 10, Parks 10, Fajardo 9, K Ravena 8, Perez 8, Thompson 5, T Ravena 2, Oftana 0.
LEBANON 96 – Saoud 27, Gyokchyan 21, El Darwich 19, Zeinoun 14, Khoueiry 6, Mansour 6, Hadidian 3, Salibi 0, Khalil 0, Mezher 0, Rabay 0.
Quarters: 25-19, 53-41, 82-64, 107-96. [STATS] | [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | [Buy Gilas Jersey]