Photo courtesy of Chot Reyes
Holding a slim 54-53 edge entering the final period, the Philippines opened with a 17-4 assault capped by a corner three-pointer by Gary David to take a 71-57 lead with 3:51 left in the game.
Chinese Taipei got its bearings back, scoring nine straight points to stay within striking distance, 71-66, with 1:52 left. But the Taiwanese could not come any closer against the tough Philippine defense, scoring just two points the rest of the way. Two free throws by LA Tenorio and a layup up by Jeff Chan sealed the game for the Philippines.
Naturalized center Marcus Douthit carried the fight for SMART-Gilas, posting 19 points and 18 rebounds. But he got ample support from Philippine shooters led by Gary David, who scored 14 points, and Tenorio, who scored all nine of his points in the fourth quarter.
SMART-Gilas moves into the semifinals against powerhouse Iran, which dispatched Uzbekistan earlier in the day.
source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/smart-gilas-knocks-out-chinese-taipei-faces-iran-in-fiba-asia-cup-semis
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