MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas made easy work of Myanmar, 136-67, to finsh the preliminary round of the 30th Southeast Asian Games undefeated at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday. Led by a three-point shooting barrage from Matthew Wright and Marcio Lassiter in the second frame, the Filipino cagers enter the semifinals with a 3-0 record. Myanmar really only played at pace with Gilas in the opening salvo, where they finished within eight, 24-32. But the hot shooting from the Gilas side turned the game into another blowout. The Filipinos take the next step to defending their gold medal when they head into the semifinals on Monday.

Source: Philippine Star December 07, 2019 13:30 UTC