Gilas Women dominate Kazakhstan in Asian Games debut

MANILA, Philippines--Gilas Pilipinas Women made light work of a taller Kazakhstan side, 83-59, on Wednesday night for a rousing debut in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Philippines used a strong second quarter, dealing damage from inside and out while limiting Kazakhstan---which had four players standing over six feet---to just nine points atShaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium. Janine Pontejos led the way with 21 points built on seven triples, Khate Castillo chipped in 15 while Afril Bernardino 11 more in the triumph that also served as a milestone for the national program. This is the Philippines' first-ever appearance in the Asian Games women's basketball...Keep on reading: Gilas Women dominate Kazakhstan in Asian Games debut

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