Philippines Beats Chinese-Taipei and Made it to the Final Four

2011 FIBA Asia Championship Quarterfinals

Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Chinese-Taipei

Wuhan, China

Philippines defeats Chinese-Taipei, 95-78

Game Highlights:

- Marcus Douthit led Smart Gilas with 37 points and 10 rebounds

- Ranidel de Ocampo had a great game with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists

- Marcio Lassiter also had a sold game with 13 points and 8 rebounds

- Only 9 turnovers by Smart Gilas

- Philippines shot 39% from the three-point line (7/18)

- With Jordan upsetting Iran in the other game earlier, Philippines will now face Jordan in the semifinals tomorrow

- Chinese-Taipei led in the 1st quarter 23-19 and most of the 2nd quarter but Smart Gilas came back at the end of the 2nd quarter to take the lead at halftime, 45-42

- Japeth Aguilar and Mac Baracael did not play this game

Game Scores:

Philippines 95 – Douthit 37, de Ocampo 18, Lassiter 13, Casio 8, Alapag 8, Taulava 4, Tiu 4, Barroca 2, Williams 1, Lutz 0.