Gilas Pilipinas Youth wasted no time flexing its firepower, dismantling Vietnam, 121-28, to launch its FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers campaign on a rousing start on Wednesday at the Chankapoh Gym in Krabi, Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young Filipinos turned the opening game into a one-sided affair from the get go, overwhelming Vietnam with relentless defense and balanced scoring en route to a staggering 93-point victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilas raced to a commanding 39-11 lead after the first quarter and showed no signs of slowing down, stretching the gap to 68-15 at halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third period was even more punishing as Gilas held Vietnam scoreless throughout the quarter while pouring in 25 unanswered points to build an insurmountable 93-15 advantage entering the final frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the outcome long decided, Gilas continued to attack and eventually posted its biggest lead of 96 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depth proved to be one of the Philippines’ biggest weapons as all 12 players who saw action found their way into the scoring column, with seven finishing in double figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ethan Aguas led the offensive charge with 19 points and six rebounds, while Joaquin Tovera added 16 markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hans Patagoc contributed 14 points, Andrew Cho chipped in 12, while Louis Razon, Louis Cari\u00f1o and Patrick Pasinos scored 11 points apiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pampanga\u2019s popular playmaker Kenji \u201cChog\u201d Morales orchestrated the attack and filled up the stat sheet with five points, five rebounds, 10 assists and seven steals, spearheading a defensive effort that repeatedly turned stops into transition baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dominant performance immediately boosted the Philippines’ standing in Group A, where it is competing against host Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam in the regional qualifying tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilas Youth returns to action against Singapore on Thursday before facing host Thailand on June 12 as it continues its bid for the SEABA title and a berth in the next stage of continental competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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