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The robot of Jerrick Ahanmisi, Ralph Cu, Chris Koon, and Sean Alter eliminated the defending champions of the SEA Games 3×3 Thailand and advanced to the next round of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup.
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 stunned Thailand with a thrilling 17-15 victory to advance to the main draw of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup on Thursday, April 2, at the OCBC Stadium in Singapore.
Jerrick Ahanmisi hit two crucial points with a minute remaining as the Philippines avoided a major upset and moved their qualifying group to the next round.
The Filipinos shot the lights out and enjoyed a 14-5 lead with more than five minutes to play before the Thais – the defending Southeast Asian Games men’s 3×3 basketball champion – clawed back to within 13-15 on a Chanatip Jakrawan dunk.
Ahanmisi, who finished with 4 points, responded with a long bomb to push the Philippines’ lead to 17-13, which was enough to fend off the Thais who did not back down as Frederick Lish missed a two-pointer in the final seconds.
Ralph Cup showed the way for the Filipinos by scoring 6 points, all from long distance, Chris Koon scored 5 points, while Alter added 2 points.
Gilas also beat Maldives earlier, 21-16.
Through the main draw, the Philippines will face Mongolia and Chinese Taipei in Pool A on Saturday, April 4. – Rappler.com
