Jordan pulled away for an 87-62 triumph over Gilas Pilipinas on Saturday, denying the Philippines an outright quarterfinal berth in the Asian Games.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jordan pulled away for an 87-62 triumph over Gilas Pilipinas on Saturday, denying the Philippines an outright quarterfinal berth in the men's basketball competition of the 19th Asian Games.
Gilas' loss at the HOC Gymnasium means that they will play the third-ranked team in Group D -- Qatar -- for a spot in the quarterfinals. The winner of that match will play Iran in the last eight.
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