HANOI - Gilas Pilipinas survived a major scare, defeating Thailand, 21-16, on Friday to stay unbeaten in the 31st Southeast Asian Games men's basketball 3x3 at the Thanh Tinh Gymnasium.
Gilas 3x3 in SEA Games
Brandon Rosser and Reymar Caduyac scored the critical baskets as Gilas came back after falling behind, 12-7.
Rosser completed the comeback with a strong move inside to end the game as Gilas remained unbeaten after beating Cambodia, 19-7, early in the day.
Thailand got in penalty early in the contest, and the Philippines took advantage with Caduyac scoring on a two-point play that gave Gilas a 15-14 lead.
Rosser sent Gilas to matchpoint with a two-pointer, 20-16, deflating the hopes of Thailand in the contest.
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