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Gilas Pilipinas claimed the silver medal at the 2015 William Jones Cup after a blowout 96-67 victory over Chinese Taipei B on Sunday, September 6 at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taiwan. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

The Philippine national men's basketball team finished the tournament with a 6-2 record for second place right behind champion Iran with its 7-1 win-loss card. Gilas dropped games to perennial rival South Korea and 2013 FIBA Asia Championship tormentor Iran.

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national men’s basketball capped their campaign in the 37th William Jones Cup with a 96-67 rout of host Chinese Taipei’s B-team that clinched the silver medal for Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday at the Xinzhuang Gym in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Gary David scored 22 points to pace Gilas Pilipinas, which finished with a 6-2 record, good enough for second place behind champions Iran.

The 2015 William Jones Cup, a top-level international basketball tournament of FIBA Asia. The tournament will be held in Taiwan from 29 August–6 September 2015. Competing Teams: Iran, Japan, South Korea, Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas), Chinese Taipei-A, Chinese Taipei-B, Russia (Spartak Primorye), New Zealand (Wellington Saints) & USA (USA Select-Overtake)

The Philippine national team defeated a selection from the United States, 78-74, but not before a late scare for coach Tab Baldwin and company on Saturday in Taiwan. (READ: Gilas Pilipinas defeats USA, moves 1 win away from Jones Cup silver )

Gilas Pilipinas led by as much as 18 points in the third period, but allowed the Americans to come roaring back in the final period. Led by former PBA imports Marquin Chandler and Calvin Warner, the US squad whittled down the deficit all the way down to just three points, 74-71, with 31 seconds left.

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national men’s basketball team, despite playing without a natural point guard, denied a late comeback by USA-Select Overtake, 78-74, to move within reach of the silver medal in the 37th William Jones Cup Saturday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

With the win, the Filipinos (5-2) only need to do the job against the still-winless Chinese Taipei B on Sunday to cop their first silver medal in tournament history. Iran already secured the gold after finishing with the best record (7-1).

The Gilas Pilipinas seeks to duplicate a rousing performance in its last outing as it takes on USA-Select Overtake in the 37th William Jones Cup Saturday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Gilas Pilipinas and the Americans tussle at 5 p.m. live on TV5. (Check this page for Jones Cup schedules and standings.)

The 2015 William Jones Cup, a top-level international basketball tournament of FIBA Asia. The tournament will be held in Taiwan from 29 August–6 September 2015. Competing Teams: Iran, Japan, South Korea, Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas), Chinese Taipei-A, Chinese Taipei-B, Russia (Spartak Primorye), New Zealand (Wellington Saints) & USA (USA Select-Overtake)

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippines men’s national basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half and sealed a victory against the Wellington Saints from New Zealand in overtime, 92-88, on Friday, September 4, at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taipei.

The win improved the national squad’s record in the 37th William Jones Cup to 4-2, with two more games remaining in their schedule. Terrence Romeo, Jc Intal, and Ranidel de Ocampo all missed the game for Gilas. (READ: Gilas‬ Pilipinas defeats New Zealand with 92-88 overtime victory )

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national men’s basketball team displayed great heart as it passed a huge test against New Zealand’s Wellington Saints, 92-88, in overtime in the 37th William Jones Cup on Friday at the in Xinchuang Gym in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Jayson Castro scored 22 points and Dondon Hontiveros provided some late heroics to finish with 21 to lead Gilas Pilipinas, which improved to 4-2 for the tournament.

2015 JONES CUP. Iran defeated Philippines - Gilas Pilipinas, 74-65. Moala Tautuaa - Hamed Haddadi SCUFFLE (VIDEO) Jones Cup 2015.

The 2015 William Jones Cup, a top-level international basketball tournament of FIBA Asia. The tournament will be held in Taiwan from 29 August–6 September 2015. Competing Teams: Iran, Japan, South Korea, Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas), Chinese Taipei-A, Chinese Taipei-B, Russia (Spartak Primorye), New Zealand (Wellington Saints) & USA (USA Select-Overtake)

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Gilas Pilipinas suffered its second defeat at the 2015 William Jones Cup after bowing to a more consistent Iranian team at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taiwan Thursday.

Iran’s star player Hamed Haddadi dominated once again to steer his team past the Philippine squad, 74-65. The Iranian big man finished with 22 points.

THE SCORES:

Iran 74 - Haddadi 22, Afagh 13, Jamshidi 9, Farid Aslani 9, Kamrani 7, Mohammad 5, Davarpanahfard 4, Davari 2, Kardou 2, Sahakian 1, Yakhchali 0. 

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine men’s national basketball team, dropped to 3-2 in their 37th William Jones Cup campaign after falling to their rivals from Iran, 74-65, on Thursday, September 3, at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taipei.

Ageless veteran Asi Taulava led the Filipinos with 12 points and eight rebounds while also doing a fine job against Iran star Hamed Haddadi who still managed to score 22 points and 15 boards.

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The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national men’s basketball team, thanks to a huge fourth quarter effort from Moala Tautuaa and some sharp outside shooting from its gunners, cruised to a huge 75-60 victory over Japan to move up the 37th William Jones Cup standings on Wednesday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Tautuaa scored eight points in the fourth quarter, including two monster dunks, but also showcased his ball-handling, passing and defense as he helped Gilas Pilipinas blow the game wide open in the fourth.

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national basketball team leaned on the strong play of young stars Terrence Romeo and Moala Tautuaa to come away with a 75-60 victory over Japan on Wednesday, September 2, at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taipei.

With the win, Gilas improved to 3-1 in their Jones Cup campaign while the Japanese lost for the fourth time in as many games. While their opponents were playing after getting a day off on Wednesday, the Philippines were in action for the fourth straight time.

The Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine national men’s basketball team hung tough for three quarters but ran out of steam in the fourth quarter against fierce Asian rivals South Korea, 82-70, as it was handed its first loss in the 37th Williams Jones Cup on Monday in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Playing without naturalized player Andray Blatche, Gilas Pilipinas kept in pace with Korea before allowing a 13-0 run in the final period that saw them go down by as much as 11 points, 69-58, with 4:16 remaining.

The message was clear early for the Philippines: From Russia, no love.Instead of getting mad, Gilas Pilipinas decided to get even, fashioning out an impressive 85-71 victory on Tuesday in the William Jones Cup basketball tournament in Taiwan.

The Filipinos got a taste of Russian physicality early, after starting center Sonny Thoss' head was busted open from an elbow from his counterpart minutes into the game.