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The Philippines got off to a terrible start in their quest for an Olympics ticket as the debuting Palestine stunned Gilas Pilipinas, 75-73, in Group B action of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Wednesday, September 23 at the Changsha Social Work College Gymnasium in Changsha, China.

The Philippines led by as much as 15 early in the first half and held the advantage most of the way before an Jamal Abu Shamala 3-pointer shoved Palestine ahead by a hair, 72-71, with 1:35 remaining.

Andray Blatche, who had a good performance for Gilas overall in his first game out despite being out of shape for the past two months, put Gilas back on top 73-72 butSani Sakakini converted the go-ahead 3-point play with 15.8 left.

The Philippines had a chance to win it in the final possession but Blatche's triple attempt was blocked as time expired.

Palestine 75 - Abu Shamala 26, Sakakini 22, Qahwash 17, Sakakini 10, Haroon 0, Younis 0, Yousef 0, 

Philippines 73 - Blatche 21, Romeo 11, William 10, Intal 6, de Ocampo 6, Abueva 5, Thoss 4, Norwood 3, Hontiveros 3, Ganuelas 2, Pingris 2, Taulava 0. 

Quarters: 12-27, 40-45, 55-59, 75-73

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