The stellar performance of Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro powered Gilas Pilipinas to an 82-70 win over Lebanon in the 28th FIBA Asia Championship at the Changsha Social Worker gymnasium in Changsha, China. The Philippines will now meet Japan in the semifinals today at 9:30 p.m.

The 6’11 naturalized Filipino Blatche, after struggling in previous games, finally regained his form posting 24 points via 8-of-14 shooting in the field plus 17 rebounds and two blocks. Castro, who shot 10-of-17 in the field finished with 25 points including five triples while guard Terrence Romeo notched 10 points

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