Gilas Pilipinas ended their 2014 FIBA World Cup campaign on a high note, clinching their only victory in the tournament, beating Senegal, 81-79, in a thrilling overtime game.
Naturalized player Andray Blatche finished with 18 markers and 14 rebounds, while team captain Jimmy Alapag added 18 points. Their win caps a string of heartbreaks for the nationals who were defeated by Croatia, Greece, Argentina, and Puerto Rico.
THE SCORES:
Philippines (81) - Blatche 18, Alapag 18, Fajardo 15, Norwood 7, Lee/Dalistan 6, Aguilar 6, Tenorio 5, Chan 4, de Ocampo 2, Pingris 0, David 0.
Senegal (79) - Faye 20, Dieng 13, Ndoye 13, Ndour 13, Dalmeida 9, Ndiaye 5, Thomas 2, Diop 2, Badji 2, Ndoye 0.
Quarters: 13-19, 37-24, 49-44, 64-64, 81-79
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