BOCAUE – Jordan overcame a Gilas Pilipinas comeback and won, 91-90, in their FIBA World Cup Qualifiers clash on Monday night at the Philippine Arena.
A red-hot first half turned out to be just enough for the Jordanians as Gilas could not complete a comeback from 25 points down.
Jordan sizzled early on and raced to a 33-14 first-quarter lead.
Although Gilas made some feelers in the second quarter, Jordan finished the quarter strong to enter halftime leading, 60-41.