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Gilas Pilipinas Secures FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Title with Dominant Victory Over Indonesia
Philippines achieves sixth consecutive title with a resounding 70-40 win, completing a perfect tournament record.
Gilas Pilipinas has claimed the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers title, defeating Indonesia by a score of 70-40 in the final held on May 30 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
This victory marks the sixth consecutive championship for the Philippine team in the SEABA tournament, extending their impressive run to 25 wins without a loss in these qualifiers.
The match began with a strong performance from Gilas, who set a commanding pace by holding Indonesia to just five points in the opening quarter.
The defensive strategy employed by Gilas, under head coach LA Tenorio, allowed them to establish a double-digit lead early on, a margin they maintained throughout the game.
Jhustin Hallare was the standout player for the Philippines, contributing 13 points.
His performance was complemented by Gab Delos Reyes, who recorded a double-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.
In contrast, Benjamin Piet Hernusi, who had been a major offensive threat in their previous encounter with 23 points, struggled significantly in the final, scoring only eight points on a 2-of-16 shooting performance from the field.
In other tournament outcomes, Malaysia secured the bronze medal with a 78-69 victory over Thailand.
Additionally, Singapore, despite failing to win any of their previous matches in the eliminations, achieved a surprising 87-78 victory over Vietnam to finish in fifth place.
This victory marks the sixth consecutive championship for the Philippine team in the SEABA tournament, extending their impressive run to 25 wins without a loss in these qualifiers.
The match began with a strong performance from Gilas, who set a commanding pace by holding Indonesia to just five points in the opening quarter.
The defensive strategy employed by Gilas, under head coach LA Tenorio, allowed them to establish a double-digit lead early on, a margin they maintained throughout the game.
Jhustin Hallare was the standout player for the Philippines, contributing 13 points.
His performance was complemented by Gab Delos Reyes, who recorded a double-double with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.
In contrast, Benjamin Piet Hernusi, who had been a major offensive threat in their previous encounter with 23 points, struggled significantly in the final, scoring only eight points on a 2-of-16 shooting performance from the field.
In other tournament outcomes, Malaysia secured the bronze medal with a 78-69 victory over Thailand.
Additionally, Singapore, despite failing to win any of their previous matches in the eliminations, achieved a surprising 87-78 victory over Vietnam to finish in fifth place.
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