Batang Gilas banked on RC Calimag’s crucial lay-up in the dying seconds to survive Japan, 72-70, and claim its ticket to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup Under-17 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asian Under-16 Championship at the Foshan Lingnan Mingzhu Gymnasium in China.
Enjoying a 69-59 lead with 3:33 remaining in the game, the Filipino squad was threatened after the Japanese pulled off a rally, highlighted by a three-pointer by Tanaka Chikara, to tie the score at 70-all with only 32 ticks to go.
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