Paras, Nations Select handed 2nd straight loss in adidas tilt

Kobe Paras. Screengrab from FIBA3x3 YouTube

It was another tough showing for Kobe Paras and Nations Select as it was handed its second straight loss in the adidas Global Nations losing miserably against USA 2017 Team Lillard, 110-77, Sunday (Manila time).

Paras only managed eight points, three boards, two assists, and two steals for the winless Nations Select in the adidas tournament.

Nations Select were getting neck-and-neck against Team Lillard at the end of the first quarter trailing 25-23.

Team Lillard, however, went on a 16-9 run in the second quarter to pull away for a 55-40 lead.

Gary Trent Jr. led Team Lillard with 21 points while Jaylen Hands—Paras’ teammate in Compton Magic—had 16 points and seven assists.