Kobe Paras, Kiefer Ravena Lead Philippines Over Romania In FIBA 3×3 World Cup Opener
The Philippines overcame a tough Romania side, 21-15, to open
its campaign in the 2017 FIBA 3×3 World Cup on a high note early Monday morning
(Manila time) in Nantes, France.
The Filipinos delivered a 9-2 finishing kick inside the
final two minutes with either Kobe Paras or Kiefer Ravena scoring for PH, which
is seeded 18th in the tournament, during the crucial stretch.
The 6-foot-6 Paras sealed the victory, scoring the last four
points of the match, including two free throws with 29 seconds to spare. The first
team to score 21 wins.
The Philippines trailed, 13-12, before Ravena took over.
The two-time UAAP MVP out of Ateneo put the Philippines on top, 15-13, for good before pushing the lead to four, 17-13, with 1:06 left.
The two-time UAAP MVP out of Ateneo put the Philippines on top, 15-13, for good before pushing the lead to four, 17-13, with 1:06 left.
JR Quiñahan and Jeron Teng had their moments early in the
game but Paras and Ravena, who used their quickness and athleticism to counter
Romania’s size advantage, carried much of the offensive load down the stretch.
The Philippines takes on host France later in the day at
3:00 a.m. (Manila time) to wrap up Day 2 of the tournament.
Kobe Paras, Kiefer Ravena Lead Philippines Over Romania In FIBA 3×3 World Cup Opener
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June 19, 2017
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