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Gilas winds up Euro jaunt with victory over China

MANILA: Gilas Pilipinas capped its three-week European journey with a victory against old rival China to claim third place in the four-team, two-day Imperial City Tournament at The Paladozza in Bologna, Italy Sunday.

The game ended with a morale-boosting 72-69 victory in favor of Gilas Pilipinas, Philippine Star reported.

Top players Andray Blatche, Jeff Chan and Jayson Castro teamed up to give Gilas a 10-point lead in the third quarter then Terrence Romeo took over in the final canto as the Nationals held off the Chinese to secure the win coming from a 36-point blowout by the home team the previous night.

“Great way to end this training. We still need prayers. Now, it’s time to go home,” said Gilas team manager Butch Antonio on his Twitter account, in the report.

Gilas Pilipinas will face off Turkey at the MOA Arena this Friday upon their return to Manila before plunging into action in the FIBA OQT, set for July 5 in France. The team then heads to New Zealand the following day for another game.

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