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    Philippines take gold, China settle for bronze in Asiad men's basketball
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    Philippines Take Gold, China Settle For Bronze In Asiad Men's Basketball

    By IANS News October 07, 2023 • 12:44 PM View: 1172
    Hangzhou Asian Games:  The Philippines defeated Jordan 70-60 in the final of the men's basketball tournament, while China thrashed Chinese Taipei 101-73 in the bronze medal match at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

    It was the Philippines' fifth Asiad title, and their first since 1962. Justin Brownlee scored Gilas' team-high 20 points and Angelo Kouame and Scottie Thompson added 14 and 11 respectively, reports Xinhua.

    On Jordan's boxscore, Rondae Jefferson scored a game-high 24 points and Fadi Mustafa added 13. Jordan's frontcourt duo John Bohannon and Ahmad Hekmat Al-Dwairi combined for only 12 points but grabbed 20 rebounds.

    TAGS The Philippines Chinese Taipei Hangzhou Asian Games Justin Brownlee Angelo Kouame Scottie Thompson On Jordan Rondae Jefferson Fadi Mustafa John Bohannon Ahmad Hekmat Al Cui Yongxi Zhao Rui Zhao Jiwei Hu Jinqiu FIBA World Cup Asian Games
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