Gilas
Pilipinas swept the competition in the group stage of their campaign in the
2013 Super Kung Sheung Cup by handing out a 119-46 beating to the hapless Malaysian
team.
Former
Ateneo Blue Eagle big man Greg Slaughter returned from a bout with allergies to
dump 27 points on the young and inexperienced Malaysians. Slaughter made all
but 2 of his 14 field goal attempts in only 23 minutes of play.
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| Greg Slaughter dominated the smaller Malaysians as Gilas romped through the group stage. (image by Philip Sison/Fabilioh.com) |
Kevin Alas and
RR Garcia also did well, scoring 18 points each to backstop Slaughter’s
dominating performance. Alas rounded out his brilliant play with 8 assists, 5
rebounds, and 2 steals. Fil-American Justin Melton and super swingman KG
Cañaleta scored 14 markers each to further underscore the Pinoys’ supremacy.
Nobody scored more than 8 points for the Malaysians.
Gilas
advances to the crossover semifinals where they are set to face the dangerous
Changsha Park Lane Snow Wolves.
Other
matches:
Hong Kong
Xinlibao beat Thailand, 97-70, thanks to the hot shooting of Zhao Anan. Anan made
8 of his 14 three-point attempts to finish with 28 points. Yu Xiaohang and Liu
Jiulong scored 16 and 17 points respectively for support. The Thais were led by
Thotsaphit Langsui and Nattakarn Muangboon, who scored 10 points eachs.
The Hong
Kong National Team (sans some key players) defeated Indonesia, 96-48. The
inside-outside combo of Tsoi Lung Tak and Heung Chun Keung combined for 29
points to pace Hong Kong. Tsoi, a 6’8 center, added 8 rebounds and blocked 3
shots, while Heung, a pint-sized guard, dished out 5 assists. 6’1 swingman
Kaleb Ramot Gemilang exploded with 27 points to lead the Indons’ losing cause.
Defending
champions SCFA (Southern California Fukienese Association) trounced the
Changsha Park Lane Snow Wolves, 96-84. The Americans stood out once again, with
Robert Curtis and Trayvonte Britt pairing up for 41 points to spearhead the
SCFA charge. The Snow Wolves were led by 6’11 Jia Cheng, who scored 22 points
on 9-of-11 FG shooting.
Box Scores may
be viewed here.
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