Smart Gilas Pilipinas bested Jordan with an 8-point lead, 72-64, on Monday, September 19, Day 5 of the ongoing second round of 2011 FIBA Asia championship which is being held in Wuhan, China.

Furthermore, swingmen Marcio Lassiter and Chris Lutz of Smart Gilas finally got the clearance to play.

Scores:

Philippines 72 – Douthit 19, Lassiter 14, Alapag 11, Tiu 9, Williams 6, de Ocampo 4, Lutz 4, Casio 3, Taulava 2, Barroca 0, Aguilar 0, Baracael 0.

Jordan 64 – Daghles 18, Wright 16, Z.Abbas 10, Abuqoura 7, I.Abbas 6, Al-Sous 5, Zaghab 2, Hussein 0.

Quarterscores: 11-20, 26-31, 47-47, 72-64

Smart Gilas Pilipinas will face the unbeatable team Japan next.

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