Game 1: Iraq vs Jordan
Because of Yoshinoya’s amazing Gyudon I missed Iraq. vs Jordan.
Game 2: Syria vs. Iran
Iran is scary. They seemed to be playing at half speed but they gave Syria a good beating. Among the 5 teams I saw today Iran is the team that I fear the most against Team Pilipinas. To be honest save for a stroke of luck Ginebra style I can barely imagine us beating these guys.
Game 3: Philippines vs. Saudi Arabia
Great game for Japeth Aguilar. The team was playing like a team and it shows in how out of place Hontiveros was in the rotations of Team Pilipinas. Among all the players on the Philippine Team Hontiveros looked liked the odd man out. Fortunately I believe that they were playing him for Hontiveros to learn the system and not really to contribute substantially in this particular game. I think SMART Gilas lead after the second quarter and by the 3rd the game was all but finished. Kudos to the fans who booed loudly whenever the 3 point shooting bigs of the KSA team got the ball.
I think only Ballasteros didn’t have a single point. Hope he can make his mark and be more than just Team Pilipinas’ Human Victory Cigar.
Game 4: Lebanon vs. UAE
This was another lopsided match and seeing Lebanon was like seeing an older, bigger, more consistent shooting Team Pilipinas. I give them a small advantage over Team Pilipinas because their bigs are very agile. If we want to win against these guys we have to bring our A-game.
LINK to TV Coverage Schedule and ticket information care of firequinito
It irks me that I can’t buy courtside seats because someone bought them all. This doubly irks me when I see so many seats unoccupied. If you aren’t going to use them might as well give them to the fans who’d love to watch this very inspiring team.
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