This perhaps was one of the most critical game of the tournament. A game versus Iran put them on the top spot of the Ranking and surely because of that, they have a lot of respect from other teams in the Jones Cup. No one else in the tournament was able to beat the reigning and the powerhouse team of Iran. The game between Smart Gilas vs Iran was a mixture of the team focus, determination and a bit of luck. It's a win but they were lucky most especially during the last few minutes of the last quarter. A win is a win and Smart Gilas was able to accomplished that that day. Watch the Replay/ highlights of Smart Gilas vs Iran at the 2012 Jones Cup.
PHL 77 – Douthit 22, Norwood 17, Chan 12, Mercado 8, David 8, Fonacier 6, De Ocampo 2, Tenorio 0, Villanueva 0, Thoss 0.
Iran 75 – Bahrami 26, Kardoust 16, Sahakian 12, Afagh 8, Kamrani 5, Aslani 4, Nabipour 4, Atashi 0, Hamed 0.
Quarters: 21-19, 33-33, 58-49, 77-75
Iran 75 – Bahrami 26, Kardoust 16, Sahakian 12, Afagh 8, Kamrani 5, Aslani 4, Nabipour 4, Atashi 0, Hamed 0.
Quarters: 21-19, 33-33, 58-49, 77-75
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