Fiba 3×3 World Masters: Pasig Chooks beats Katara in impressive start for PH
Taylor Statham leads the way for Pasig Chooks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–Not to be outdone, Pasig Chooks also scored an impressive 21-14 victory over Katara of Qatar to kick off its campaign in the 2019 Fiba 3×3 World Tour Masters in Doha, Qatar.
After Balanga’s huge win earlier, Pasig Chooks made it a perfect start so far for the Philippine teams with Joshua Munzon and Taylor Statham, the country’s top 3×3 players, leading the way.
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Statham finished with nine points for Pasig while Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 President’s Cup MVP Munzon added seven points.
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Even with still a game left in the group stage, Pasig is already assured of a spot in the playoffs on Friday after the Katara dropped to 0-2 in Pool A. The top two in each pool move on the next round.
Pasig Chooks faces top club team Liman at 12:25 am to decide the top seeding in their pool.
