FIBA: Gilas Pilipinas off and going in Spain

The Philippine men's national group is set for a solid begin in its preparation camp in Spain, as they directed Congo, 102-80, in their first show game.

Andray Blatche drove the route in the triumph with 25 points, while Japeth Aguilar included 22 markers.

Blatche started the Philippines' solid begin, as they drove, 32-19, preceding Congo revived in the subsequent period. A major second from last quarter enabled Gilas to recapture control of the game, and they drove, 84-60, heading into the result time frame before cruising to triumph.

Gilas Pilipinas is in Spain to increase its arrangements for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup that begins not long from now. Eleven players joined the national group, as Kiefer Ravena is as yet not permitted to play in games because of his suspension.

The group will play Ivory Coast in another presentation game, at that point contend in a pocket competition in Malaga.

There, the Philippines will play Congo once again. Should they win, they will assume the champ of the coordinate among Spain and Ivory Coast.