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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: 554
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.

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