Jones Cup: Hontiveros scores in double digits as Gilas capture 3rd place

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For the second straight game, Cebuano basketball star Dondon Hontiveros scored in double figures for the Smart-Gilas team that beat hosts Chinese Taipei, 82-72 to capture 3rd place of the 33rd William Jones Cup.  Hontiveros is one of the 2 PBA reinforcements for the Smart-Gilas. He was recruited to provide leadership and veteran presence in the young team. His shooting was needed when Smart Gilas coach Rajko Toroman sidelined star shooter  JV Casio and Fil-Am Chris Lutz due to injuries. The former University of Cebu star responded with 13 points this game to support Marcus Douhit (28 pts 11 rebs) and Marcio Lassiter (16 pts).

The 3rd place finish matched the ranking of the 2005 and 2007 teams led by now Talk ‘N Text coach Chot Reyes.

Final Rankings:

1st : IRAN

2nd: KOREA

3rd: PHILIPPINES

4th: TAIPEI

5th: JAPAN

6th: JORDAN

The scores:
PHILIPPINES 82—Douthit 28, Lassiter 16, Hontiveros 13, Barroca 10, Baracael 5, Taulava 5, Aguilar 4, Ababou 0
TAIPEI 72—Chien C. 26, Chen S. 13, Su 9, Lee 6, Chen H. 4, Lu 4, Creighton 3, Chang 2, Ho 2
Quarters: 22-16; 43-34; 62-49; 82-72

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