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Philippine women's national basketball team 'Gilas Pilipinas Women' (1-0) defeated Indonesia (0-1), 63-56 to open its campaign on a winning note in the Women's Basketball 5x5 at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on Thursday, December 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Janine Pontejos led the Philippines with 16 points (4/11 FG, 2/6 3pts, 6/6 FT), 5 steals and 3 assists. Fil-American Kelly Hayes finished the game with 12 points and 2 boards. Jack Animam had 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks while Afril Bernardino added 7 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
Gilas Women will resume its campaign on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00pm against Malaysia at the MOA Arena.
JUST IN: Gilas Pilipinas women's grabbed its first W in the 30th Southeast Asian Games 5x5 basketball with a come-from-behind win against Indonesia, 63-56. #SamaSamaSaSEAGames #SEAGames2019 #WeWinAsOne pic.twitter.com/PYl2Xvucdi
— ESPN5 (@Sports5PH) December 5, 2019
The scores:
PHILIPPINES 63 - Pontejos 16, Hayes 12, Animam 9, Bernardino 7, Nabalan 7, Castillo 6, Jose 4, Prado 2, Cabinbin 0, Chan 0, Tongco 0, Castro 0.
INDONESIA 56 - Anggraeni 16, Sutjiono 10, Sophia 8, Dewi 8, Ayuningrum 7, Antonio 4, Retong 3, Kahol 0, Widyarni 0, Wongsohardjo 0, Lovita 0.
Quarters: 15-15, 31-34, 47-45, 63-56.
PHL vs. Indonesia (HIGHLIGHTS) Women's 5x5 Basketball
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Gilas Pilipinas Women opened their campaign in the basketball competition of the #SEAGames2019 with a 63-56 win over Indonesia. #SamaSamaSaSEAGames #WeWinAsOne
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