WATCH: Red-hot Blatche featured in FIBA World Cup qualifiers top plays

Rappler.com

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

WATCH: Red-hot Blatche featured in FIBA World Cup qualifiers top plays
The naturalized player sets the tone for Gilas Pilipinas in its win over Kazakhstan by knocking down 5 triples in the maiden period

MANILA, Philippines – Andray Blatche carried Gilas Pilipinas back to the FIBA World Cup with a masterful performance in a 93-75 win over Kazakhstan in the final game of the Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, February 24.

The naturalized player had 41 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks as the Philippines clinched the last berth with the help of Korea. READ: (Thanks, Kuya Cardo: Korea’s Ratliffe hailed as Gilas reaches FIBA World Cup)

He was on fire all game long against Kazakhstan, drilling all of his 5 triples in the maiden period to help the Philippines set the tone before the team pulled away for good in the second half. 

The last of Blatche’s three-pointers came in transition as he stole the ball, stopped on the dime to shrug off two defenders before knocking down the shot that gave the Philippines a 19-11 lead. – Rappler.com

Add a comment

Sort by

There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.

Summarize this article with AI

How does this make you feel?

Loading
Download the Rappler App!