Perfect from the field, Gilas Pilipinas veteran June Mar Fajardo turns in his highest scoring performance in the FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Chot Reyes only had good things to stay about June Mar Fajardo, even lamenting that Gilas Pilipinas should have gone to him more in theirFajardo turned in a perfect shooting display as he shot 5-of-5 from the field, finishing with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 block in 28 minutes of action.
And Fajardo did it against quality competition: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns and former Los Angeles Clippers big man Angel Delgado. “Unfortunately, he was guarded by a seven-footer by the name of Karl-Anthony Towns and I thought KAT did a good job of denying him, forcing him to step outside and not giving him good low post position.”
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