‘DAVID VS GOLIATH’ The Philippines’ Gary David tries to get the ball around the outstretched arms of Jordan’s Ahmad Alhamarsheh in their game at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Friday night, Aug. 2, 2013. The Philippines beat Jordan, 77-71, for its second victory in as many games in Group A of the 27th FIBA-Asia Championship. They will face Chinese-Taipei, also unbeaten in their group, Saturday. Photo by NUKI SABIO/PBA IMAGE
MANILA, Philippines – Philippines banked on a big third quarter before holding off Jordan late for a 77-71 win in the 27th FIBA-Asia Championship Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Nationals, who trailed by as much as 11 in the second quarter, closed the third quarter on a 17-0 run, to take a 57-47 lead entering the final quarter.
Smart Gilas Pilipinas faces Chinese Taipei, which is also unbeaten at 2-0 in Group A, Saturday night.