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WATCH: Terrence Romeo breaks Taiwan defender’s ankles for layup

Naveen Ganglani

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WATCH: Terrence Romeo breaks Taiwan defender’s ankles for layup
Watch Romeo elude two defenders to score

MANILA, Philippines – Terrence Romeo has given Gilas Pilipinas fans reason for optimism.

Taking his impressive ball handling skills to Taiwan for the Jones Cup, Romeo put on a show for fans in attendance during Gilas-Pilipinas’ game against Chinese Taipei A on Sunday, August 30. 

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In the second quarter with Philippines ahead 28-20, Romeo used a series of crossovers to lose his defender in the perimeter and then proceeded to attempt a right-handed layup against Chinese Taipei’s naturalized player Quincy Davis in the paint, but then switched to his left hand mid-air to convert a layup despite getting hit.

The move impressed Fil-Am Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, who was in attendance to watch Gilas prepare for the FIBA Asia Championship, which begins September 23 in China.

Romeo is used to taking advantage of slower defenders in the PBA. Now he’s showing he can do the same thing on the international scene.

Gilas eventually went on to win, 77-69, with Romeo leading all scorers with 18. – Rappler.com

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