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Philippine women's national basketball team 'Gilas Pilipinas Women' (2-0) beat the defending champion Malaysia, 81-75 to grab their second straight victory and one win away from historic title in the women's 5x5 basketball competition at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on Sunday, December 8 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Afril Bernardino led the Philippines with a monster double-double of 18 points (7/17 FG, 4/7 FT), 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and a steal while Jack Animam had 14 points and 11 boards.
Gilas Women will resume its campaign on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00pm against Thailand at the MOA Arena.
#SamaSamaSaSEAGames update: Gilas Pilipinas women took down defending champion Malaysia, 81-75, to remain unbeaten in the 5x5 basketball competition.
— ESPN5 (@Sports5PH) December 8, 2019
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The scores:
PHILIPPINES 81 - Bernardino 18, Animam 14, Castillo 11, Pontejos 10, Cabinbin 8, Hayes 7, Tongco 5, Jose 3, Nabalan 3, Prado 2, Chan 0, Castro 0.
MALAYSIA 75 - Yap 18, Saw 11, Low 10, Tan 8, Ting 8, Rajintiran 7, Hiew 7, Tai 4, Chia 2, Lee 0, Ho 0.
Quarters: 16-14, 42-38, 64-63, 81-75.
[FULL GAME STATS] | [FULL REPLAY VIDEO]
Philippines vs. Malaysia (HIGHLIGHTS) Women's 5x5 Basketball
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Afril Bernardino had an impressive performance for the Philippines, finishing with a double-double of 18 points and 19 rebounds.👏🏽#SamaSamaSaSEAGames #SEAGames2019 #WeWinAsOne
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