July 17, 2014
The Philippines arrived at the elimination rounds of the fifth FIBA Asia Cup in the wake of overcoming India 70-66 in the quarterfinals at the Wuhan Sports Center.
The Philippines ruled a decent partition of the amusement before India figured out how to stage a fightback late in the final quarter. India trailed by 16 focuses with five minutes left in the diversion. Be that as it may the Indians scored 12 sequential focuses to limited down the lead to only four. Philippines inevitably predominated 70-66 and will assume Iran in the elimination rounds.
Philippines had a lead of 12 focuses at halftime. Paul John Dalistan and Marcus Douthit had colossal recreations and outflanked India at both closures of the court.
India began absolutely in the second half, however their adversaries did not let them take control of the amusement. India used their chances in the recent phases of the diversion as they scored off three-point risks and free tosses. It was excessively little, past the point of no return as Philippines clutched their nerves to seal the win.
Amritpal Singh had a decent diversion with 20 points and 10 rebounds. India had recorded a notable win against China prior in the competition and contended energetically against the Asian Champions Iran in their last match.
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The scores:
Philippines 70: Lee 15, Douthit 14, De Ocampo 13,
Washington 7, David 6, Alas 5, Dilliner 4, Tenorio 2, Aguilar 2, Fajardo
2, Lanete 0, Belga 0.
Indian mentor Scott Flemming felt that the match was over by the first half.
"I know we lost this game in the first half, because we played a heck of a game in the fourth quarter. We weren’t playing with enough effort, with enough intensity, and so we talked about that at halftime. I thought we came out pretty good in the second half. And when our backs got against the wall we had to play… We started pressing… We had some players who knew that it was now or never."
He was content with the way India advanced in the competition.
"We’ve made some strides. We’re now a competitive team with the best teams in Asia. But I’m greedy, and if you get that close, why not win? But,I know, I’m pleased with them. Overall, we’ve made some strides. We’re a new team, and we’re a team everybody has to worry about now."
India will now emphasize in the fifth to eighth spot matches, beginning with an amusement against Jordan tomorrow. China will undertake Chinese Taipei in the other Semifinal.
The Philippines arrived at the elimination rounds of the fifth FIBA Asia Cup in the wake of overcoming India 70-66 in the quarterfinals at the Wuhan Sports Center.
The Philippines ruled a decent partition of the amusement before India figured out how to stage a fightback late in the final quarter. India trailed by 16 focuses with five minutes left in the diversion. Be that as it may the Indians scored 12 sequential focuses to limited down the lead to only four. Philippines inevitably predominated 70-66 and will assume Iran in the elimination rounds.
Philippines had a lead of 12 focuses at halftime. Paul John Dalistan and Marcus Douthit had colossal recreations and outflanked India at both closures of the court.
India began absolutely in the second half, however their adversaries did not let them take control of the amusement. India used their chances in the recent phases of the diversion as they scored off three-point risks and free tosses. It was excessively little, past the point of no return as Philippines clutched their nerves to seal the win.
Amritpal Singh had a decent diversion with 20 points and 10 rebounds. India had recorded a notable win against China prior in the competition and contended energetically against the Asian Champions Iran in their last match.
Check Highlights
The scores:
Philippines 70: Lee 15, Douthit 14, De Ocampo 13,
Washington 7, David 6, Alas 5, Dilliner 4, Tenorio 2, Aguilar 2, Fajardo
2, Lanete 0, Belga 0.
India 66: Amritpal Singh 10, Pratham Singh 10, Bhriguvanshi 10, Joginder Singh 9, Amjyot Singh 7, Mishra 6, Yadwinder Singh 2, Pethani 1.
Quarters: 20-17, 45-33, 60-47, 70-66.
Indian mentor Scott Flemming felt that the match was over by the first half. "I know we lost this game in the first half, because we played a heck of a game in the fourth quarter. We weren’t playing with enough effort, with enough intensity, and so we talked about that at halftime. I thought we came out pretty good in the second half. And when our backs got against the wall we had to play… We started pressing… We had some players who knew that it was now or never."
He was content with the way India advanced in the competition.
"We’ve made some strides. We’re now a competitive team with the best teams in Asia. But I’m greedy, and if you get that close, why not win? But,I know, I’m pleased with them. Overall, we’ve made some strides. We’re a new team, and we’re a team everybody has to worry about now."
India will now emphasize in the fifth to eighth spot matches, beginning with an amusement against Jordan tomorrow. China will undertake Chinese Taipei in the other Semifinal.
