8 JUL 2016
Manila Philippines
photo courtesy of FIBA
FIBA OQT 2016 News: New Zealand NT slashed the hearts of Filipino fans as it halted Gilas Pilipinas, 89-80, in the do-or-die game in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2016 in SM MOA Arena yesterday. Tai Webster topbilled for the Tall Blacks with his 25 points and 11 boards, while his brother Corey Webster contributed 23 baskets.
Filipino: FIBA OQT 2016 Balita • Hiniwa ng koponang pambansa ng New Zealand ang puso ng mga Pilipino matapos nitong padapain ang Gilas Pilipinas, 89-80, sa FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2016 sa SM MOA Arena kahapon. Nanguna para sa mga “Tall Blacks” si Tai Webster na tumikada ng 25 puntos at 11 rebounds, maging ang utol niyang si Corey Webster ay nagtala rin ng kanyang 23 buslo.
New Zealand blazed with 57.9% fieldgoal clip opposite Gilas’ 40.5%, and outscored the Filipinos in the paint with 34 against 24. RP Five also turned the ball over 14 times which the Kiwis converted to 16 huge markers. The Pinoys however shot better beyond the arc with 40.7% three-point percentage against 33.3% of New Zealand.
Gilas trailed twice by only two points in the fourth quarter with scores 58-60 and 60-62, both courtesy of Blatche heroics. However, the Pinoy dribblers were unable to place an effective stop against the New Zealand offensive onslaught as the Kiwis relied on the late surge of Tom Abercrombie to widen the lead.
Andray Blatche led the Filipino charge with 30 big baskets together with 7 total caroms. Jayson Castro William chipped-in 13 points on a 3 of 5 shooting from the rainbow line.
The Filipinos are now effectively eliminated from the Rio Olympic Qualifying Tournament after suffering two consecutive setbacks.
NEW ZEALAND NT 89: Webster T. 25, Webster C. 23, Fotu 17, Abercrombie 13, Vukona 6, Ili 2, Bartlett 2, Loe 1, Karena 0, Anthony 0.
GILAS PILIPINAS 80: Blatche 30, Castro 13, Fajardo 11, Chan 11, Rosario 7, Romeo 5, Reyes 2, Parks 1, Norwood 0, Pingris 0, Aguilar 0, De Ocampo 0.
Quarters: 1QTR: 21-17 NZL 2QTR: 38-31 NZL 3QTR: 60-53 NZL 4QTR: 89-80 NZL Wins
written by Rock Punzalan
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