Philippines Takes Gold Medal in Asian Games Men’s Basketball
The Asian Games was a competition with so many events happening, that using a sportsbook PPH software service is the best option to maximize income from betting. One of the most popular events in this tournament, however, is basketball. And in a surprising feat, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team take the top award for the Asian Games Men’s Basketball event.
Despite the low score (130 points total for both teams), this win for the Philippines in monumental as this is the first time for them to win the men’s basketball Gold title since 1962. The team, led in scoring by Justin Brownlee with 29 points, beat Jordan by 70-60. The Asian Games were held in Hangzhou.
Asian Games Men’s Basketball
As the Philippines claims the gold medal, Jordan takes the silver medal after their championship game. The lines in your sportsbook software may have even had Jordan as favorites- especially after the FIBA World Cup Tournament. Fans in the venue certainly thought so, cheering for Jordan and booing Team Gilas when they had possession of the ball. Although, locals could also have been against the Philippines. This is because they beat China in their previous game, sending them to the finals. Meanwhile, China beat Taiwan to get the Bronze medal.
The final game was a close and tight one, and bettors had a grand time watching it. If you are unfamiliar with basketball betting, these sports betting tutorials can help you. The early part of the game had the Philippines suffer with their scoring. All through the third quarter, the lead was being passed between the two teams. At that point, it was impossible to say who will win.
Finally, the Philippines was able to hold on to a scoring streak, and shored up their defense to prevent Jordan from shooting. When it was clear that the Philippines was going to win, the crowd grew silent, with cheers for the Philippines being finally heard. The underdog won the game, and the gold medal, and everyone a good game to watch.