HSINCHUANG City – Marcus Douthit asserted his presence inside and towed Smart Gilas-Pilipinas to a thrilling 96-93 overtime win over host Chinese-Taipei late Sunday night in the 32nd William Jones Cup at the Hsinchuang Gymnasium in Taipei County here.
The 6-foot-10 American topscored for the national team aspirants with 33 big points, including a jumper and a split from the foul line, that gave the team a 95-91 lead with 5.9 second to play in the extra period.
Cheered on by a large crowd, the Taiwanese threatened for the last time at 95-93 on Lee Hsueh-Lin’s basket.
But the national team hopefuls preserved the win as Chris Tiu hit a free throw and then JV Casio stole the ball in Chinese-Taipei’s final possession to seal the win for the Filipinos, who are also being supported by GMA Pinoy TV.
Regulation ended at 80-80 as Chen Shun-Hsia tied the game in the final 5.6 seconds.
The Filipinos notched their third win – and second in a row - in four outings and will next play Japan on Monday.
They cap their campaign in the tournament honoring the former FIBA secretary-general (Williams Jones) with a game against Asian power Lebanon on Tuesday.
Chinese-Taipei lost for the third straight time after winning its first two outings.
The teams that emerged with the best record at the end of the meet will emerge champion.
Rey Joble, GMA News TV
Subject: Gilas Nips Taiwan 5 For 3rd Win 
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:01 am
