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A FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers game between the Philippines and Australia came to a shocking and terrifying conclusion midway through the third quarter when a bench-clearing brawl broke out, resulting in the ejection of 13 players.
The videos of the incident are downright disturbing and show a complete lack of control in what was already a blowout game. From ABC-CBN’s Camille Naredo:
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Australia led the Philippines 79-48 with 4:01 left in the third quarter
Gilas Pilipinas) are competing in the Asia/Oceania qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which will take place in China from August 31-September 15, 2019. There are 16 teams from the region hoping to qualify for seven spots in next year’s tournament. Both teams were on their way to moving through to the second round when the brawl erupted." data-reactid="29" style="margin-bottom: 1em; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">For some background, Australia and the Philippines (known in basketball as Gilas Pilipinas) are competing in the Asia/Oceania qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which will take place in China from August 31-September 15, 2019. There are 16 teams from the region hoping to qualify for seven spots in next year’s tournament. Both teams were on their way to moving through to the second round when the brawl erupted.
Thon Maker and former NBA player Andray Blatche, were ejected" Thirteen players, including the Bucks’ Thon Maker and former NBA player Andray Blatche, were ejected
For the most part, Australia, which features NBA players Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova, did a good job staying on its bench, as seen in the first video. With nine Filipinos facing four Australians, there were some vicious blows exchanged.
Maker, the 10th overall pick of the Bucks in 2016, was an easy target at 7’1″. Maker defended himself with a series of kicks and jabs, including a flying attack. This thread shows some of the most awful attacks from the fracas.
Japeth Aguilar, Jeth Rosario, Roger Ray Pogoy, Terrence Bill Romeo, Matthew Wright, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, Carl Bryan Cruz, and Jayson Castro were disqualified." In the end, 13 players were ejected. From the Philippines, Japeth Aguilar, Jeth Rosario, Roger Ray Pogoy, Terrence Bill Romeo, Matthew Wright, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, Carl Bryan Cruz, and Jayson Castro were disqualified.
Blatche, who played nine seasons in the NBA and is currently playing in China, was one of the players most central to the brawl, retaliating quickly when the pushing and shoving began." data-reactid="42" style="margin-bottom: 1em; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Blatche, who played nine seasons in the NBA and is currently playing in China, was one of the players most central to the brawl, retaliating quickly when the pushing and shoving began.
Daniel Kickert, Nathan Sobey, and Chris Goulding were all ejected for Australia. Maker, Daniel Kickert, Nathan Sobey, and Chris Goulding were all ejected for Australia.
Massive brawl erupts between Australia and the Philippines at FIBA World Cup qualifiers, 13 players ejected (Video)
The videos of the incident are downright disturbing and show a complete lack of control in what was already a blowout game. From ABC-CBN’s Camille Naredo:
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Australia led the Philippines 79-48 with 4:01 left in the third quarter
Gilas Pilipinas) are competing in the Asia/Oceania qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which will take place in China from August 31-September 15, 2019. There are 16 teams from the region hoping to qualify for seven spots in next year’s tournament. Both teams were on their way to moving through to the second round when the brawl erupted." data-reactid="29" style="margin-bottom: 1em; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">For some background, Australia and the Philippines (known in basketball as Gilas Pilipinas) are competing in the Asia/Oceania qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, which will take place in China from August 31-September 15, 2019. There are 16 teams from the region hoping to qualify for seven spots in next year’s tournament. Both teams were on their way to moving through to the second round when the brawl erupted.
Thon Maker and former NBA player Andray Blatche, were ejected" Thirteen players, including the Bucks’ Thon Maker and former NBA player Andray Blatche, were ejected
For the most part, Australia, which features NBA players Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova, did a good job staying on its bench, as seen in the first video. With nine Filipinos facing four Australians, there were some vicious blows exchanged.
Maker, the 10th overall pick of the Bucks in 2016, was an easy target at 7’1″. Maker defended himself with a series of kicks and jabs, including a flying attack. This thread shows some of the most awful attacks from the fracas.
Japeth Aguilar, Jeth Rosario, Roger Ray Pogoy, Terrence Bill Romeo, Matthew Wright, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, Carl Bryan Cruz, and Jayson Castro were disqualified." In the end, 13 players were ejected. From the Philippines, Japeth Aguilar, Jeth Rosario, Roger Ray Pogoy, Terrence Bill Romeo, Matthew Wright, Calvin Abueva, Andray Blatche, Carl Bryan Cruz, and Jayson Castro were disqualified.
Blatche, who played nine seasons in the NBA and is currently playing in China, was one of the players most central to the brawl, retaliating quickly when the pushing and shoving began." data-reactid="42" style="margin-bottom: 1em; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Blatche, who played nine seasons in the NBA and is currently playing in China, was one of the players most central to the brawl, retaliating quickly when the pushing and shoving began.
Daniel Kickert, Nathan Sobey, and Chris Goulding were all ejected for Australia. Maker, Daniel Kickert, Nathan Sobey, and Chris Goulding were all ejected for Australia.
Massive brawl erupts between Australia and the Philippines at FIBA World Cup qualifiers, 13 players ejected (Video)
