(August 28, 2018) Philippines defeated Japan, 113-80 in the classification round of the 5x5 men's basketball competition of the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018 at the Gelora Bung Karno - Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Team Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao explains why he benched James Yap against Korea & Japan.
"May problema sya sa ankle nya, nung Korea game pa yan, so we are not risking that.. maybe the next game (vs Syria) he can play"
Coach Yeng Guiao explains why @jcy18 did not see action against Korea and Japan. (via @frauey)#AsianGames2018 #AsianGameson5 #LabanPilipinas pic.twitter.com/VtjKjTsiYR
— ESPN5 (@Sports5PH) August 28, 2018
If you're ever wondering why James Yap didn't play in the last two games, wonder no more. 🏀
— FOX Sports PH (@FOXSports_PH) August 28, 2018
The veteran champion is in pain right now, but he says he's willing to play in their last game in the 2018 Asian Games. 🇵🇭https://t.co/wh4HsXs1Qz
.@jcy18 regrets having to miss action in the last 2 games because of his ankle injury. #AsianGames2018 #AsianGamesOn5 #LabanPilipinas @Sports5PH @News5AKSYON pic.twitter.com/oamyuKiyzi
— Lyn Olavario (@frauey) August 28, 2018
Wondering why James Yap was dressed but wasn't fielded in games against Japan and Korea? By @reubensports https://t.co/QS1meHGEZf via @SpinPh
— SPIN.ph (@spinph) August 28, 2018
Photo credit:Coach Allan Gregorio's twitter account / @CoachAllanG
