Cabagnot and McCarthy were on the opposing end though, being the main guards for the Mustangs, who gave a good fight against Gilas despite playing without former NBA stars Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins, as well as ex-Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Quinn Cook. "From playing against them, they (Gilas players) are good. On the other hand, the 34-year-old McCarthy said the latest Gilas squad is much bigger and moved the ball well against them. The Filipino-American guard, who scored 12 points and issued three assists, considered the Gilas tuneup match as a "good test" for the Mustangs, who are also preparing for the Asian Tournament's third leg this July. "It was a real good test for us and hopefully, we helped get Gilas prepared for the battles ahead."

Source: Manila Times June 25, 2024 15:17 UTC