Pasay C Ity, Philippines. 25th Feb, 2018. The Philippines survived a fourth-quarter rally by Japan to defeat them and notch a 3-1 win-loss slate in the ongoing FIBA 2019 World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Andre Blatched led the Philippines with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Japan on the other hand was paced by Makoto Hiejima who poured in 23 points in a losing effort. Credit: Dennis Jerome Acosta/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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