Published by: Dianna Grace Carina
Date Published: October 10, 2023
Time Published: 8:22 AM
Gilas Pilipinas finally reclaimed the crown after 61 long years by defeating the world's top 32, Jordan, in the 19th Asian Games Finals, 70-60, at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in China on Friday, October 6.
Justin Brownlee allotted a massive 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals in order to lead the country to victory. Alongside Brownlee is Ange Kouame, who scored in the crucial moments of the game; also bagged 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 blocks.
The Philippines kept its distance from Jordan since right at the get-go, ending the first quarter with a 5-point gap; however, Jordan gained momentum with a 14-1 run and tied the score in the second quarter.
The third quarter is the Gilas moment as they scored a 14-4 run to break the tie and gain the lead. Jordan continued to miss their baskets and shoots 4 out of 9 attempts from the 3-point line.
Philippines was challenged right back, as the veteran Hollis-Jefferson delivered 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists to support his team, added by the pressure of the crowd, which favored Jordan and cheered for them.
REFERENCES:
Dioquino, D. (2023, October 6). Asian Games king: Gilas Pilipinas gets back at Jordan to claim gold after 6-decade drought. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/asian-games-men-basketball-final-results-philippines-jordan-october-6-2023-2/
Goh, Z. (2023, October 6). Asian Games 2023: Gilas Pilipinas win first men’s basketball gold since 1962 in low-scoring affair against Jordan. Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-basketball-final-gilas-pilipinas
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