The Philippines blasted Saudi Arabia, 78-66, Thursday night to assure itself of advancing into the second elimination round in the 27th FIBA-Asia Men's Basketball Championship at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

But Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes was not happy with the win, as his players allowed the Saudis to tie the game twice and forged four lead changes in the first half that saw the host team led only by seven points, 35-28.

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