Justin Brownlee and Ange Kouame show the way as Gilas Pilipinas opens in style the country's bid of winning an Asian Games basketball medal for the first time in 25 years
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas bucked a tentative start and cruised to an 89-61 rout of Bahrain for a rousing start in the Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in China on Tuesday, September 26.
Up by just two possessions after the opening quarter, 22-18, the Filipinos outscored the Bahrainis, 29-15, in the second period to erect a 51-33 lead at halftime and cruised the rest of the way.CJ Perez also finished with 15 points on top of 2 steals, while Calvin Oftana churned out 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Philippines, which grabbed an early lead in Pool C with a 1-0 card.
Lassiter put up 8 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds, while June Mar Fajardo chimed in 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.Former PBA Best Import Wayne Chism, who suited up for Rain or Shine, NLEX, and Magnolia, tallied 5 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals in the losing effort.
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