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Monday, May 28 |
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Nationals’ secure ticket to FIBA-ASIA
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It was the third straight win for the unbeaten Nationals, who clinched the first of two berths to the FIBA-Asia Championship, the Beijing Olympics qualifying tournament set July 28 to Aug. 5 in Tokushima, Japan.
Malaysia finished with a 2-2 win-loss record, while Indonesia and Thailand were engaged in a virtual do-or-die fight for the second berth late last night.
"Our specific mission in this trip is to get to Tokushima, and we accomplished that mission," said RP Team mentor Chot Reyes. "But the over-arching mission is very clear, get to the Olympics."
The last time a Philippine Team went to the Olympics was in 1972 in Munich, Germany.
The Philippines, which drubbed Indonesia, 85-48, for its second win last Saturday, had another slow start, missing its first three shots while allowing Malaysia to score six straight points.
That was the only time, however, that the RP Team was threatened.
Three-point specialist Renren Ritualo, who is averaging just eight points entering the game, came off the bench to score 27 points, all from three-point shots, six of them for 18 points coming in the decisive second period when the Nationals broke the game wide apart.
With the score tied at 21-all, Ritualo’s triple ignited a 23-4 blitz for a Philippine 44-25 advantage.
In that run, the former De La Salle stalwart made 5-of-5 from beyond the three-point territory. He finished shooting 9-of-12.
"Basta makapag-contribute ako sa team, that’s what important. Lahat naman kami gusto patunayan that we deserved to be in this team. I think we all deserve to be in the team," said Ritualo.
Flamboyant guard Mark Caguioa added 20 points, while versatile forward Danny Seigle contributed 14.
The Philippines hopes to end its campaign with a bang as it takes on Thailand today at 4 p.m. (5 p.m. in Manila).Labels: basketball, ticket |
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