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Gilas Pilipinas, Mighty Sports battle to a draw in tuneup
Gilas Pilipinas played to an 85-85 draw against the import-laden Mighty Sports in their initial tuneup match for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
The national team rallied in the second half, forcing the draw with consecutive three-pointers in the final minute.
Marcio Lassiter and CJ Perez hit crucial triples to tie the game with under 15 seconds remaining.
McKenzie Moore of Mighty Sports had an opportunity to win the game but missed his final shot.
Naturalized player Andray Blatche is expected to join the Gilas squad later in the week, possibly July 12 or 13, as they prepare for the World Cup in China.
Mighty Sports, coached by former Gilas mentor Rajko Toroman, is scheduled to leave for Taipei on Wednesday.
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