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Iran routs Philippines for Asia gold, China ends 5th
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Iran routed the Philippines 85-71 to bag gold at the FIBA Asia Championship in Manila yesterday, powered by NBA center Hamed Haddadi.
The seven-foot two-inch Haddadi was simply too much inside the paint for the hosts, scoring 29 points to lead all players. Haddadi, the first Iran-born player in the National Basketball Association, also grabbed 16 rebounds.
The speedy Filipinos made a valiant effort, but were without injured center Marcus Douthit.
The home team played in front of a crowd of about 20,000, with President Benigno Aquino and other top government officials at courtside to cheer them on.
It was Iran’s third gold at the Asian championship. The Philippines are five-time champions, though their last victory came way back in 1985.
Iran, the Philippines and third-placed South Korea, which lost to the hosts in the semis, will go to the FIBA world championships in Spain next year.
South Korea beat Chinese Taipei 75-57 while defending champion China finished fifth after beating Qatar 96-85
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