The Nationals dealt the Qataris the severest blow in a third-quarter onslaught where Andray Blatche, Paul Lee and Japeth Aguilar combined for six three-pointers to highlight their breakaway. “For as long as we make the World Cup, that’s the most important thing,” said Gilas coach Yeng Guiao. The Nationals hit an amazing 15-of-30 clip from the three-point land that Guiao felt started from their tremendous work on the defensive end. The nine-year NBA veteran marked his return to Gilas with a near triple-double effort with 17 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Qatar 46 – Saeed 10, Elhadary 7, Fouda 6, Gueye 5, Khalid 5, Al-Rayes 3, Muslic 3, Mujkic 2, Abdelhaleem 2, Mohmmed 2, Avdic 1, Al-Darwish 0.

Source: Philippine Star February 22, 2019 16:12 UTC