Abarrientos lifts Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 to sweep Day 2 of FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2019

Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 capped off its campaign in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2019 with a sweep of Day 2 last May 23 in Changsha, China.

RJ Abarrientos put on a show in their first game as Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 beat Iran, 21-19, before winning again in their second outing with a 22-15 decision of Samoa.

The win put the Philippines in second place in Qualifying Draw A with a 2-2 win-loss record, but was unable to advance into pool play. Qatar went unbeaten in the qualifying round to clinch the berth in the pool play.

Abarrientos though put on a show in the match against Iran where he scored 18 points in the contest. He even rolled his ankle in the game but nevertheless showed determination in taking the win.

The Far Eastern University standout once again delivered in the second game against Samoa where he scored 14 points to complete the sweep of Day 2.

Abarrientos stepped up as Ricci Rivero didn’t play in the game due to a sprained ankle he sustained in Day 1.

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