SEA Games: Gilas shakes off shock Myanmar start for 69-point rout

MANILA, Philippines—An uncomfortably close first quarter gave way to a blistering second period for Gilas Pilipinas in their Group A game against Myanmar at Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday.

"We want Myanmar to keep coming back and keep wanting to play and keep wanting to improve their basketball program. We don't want to discourage them, and no one likes to be embarrassed." The 24 points scored by Myanmar was the most the visitors have had in a quarter so far in the SEA Games. Vic Manuel and Troy Rosario held down the fort inside the paint, and the Philippines outscored Myanmar 45-12 in the second quarter to put the game away.

The Philippines' advantage eventually grew to as big as 72 points, 131-59, with two minutes and 22 seconds left off an LA Tenorio floater.

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