By JONAS TERRADO, Manila Bulletin  MANILA, Philippines — The Smart Gilas-Pilipinas national team suffered another stinging defeat, bowing to Syria’s Al Wahda, 91-89, Monday night in the 22nd Dubai Invitational Tournament at the Al Alhi Club in Dubai.Al Wahda fired three straight triples in the payoff period to break a 79-all deadlock before dousing a late Gilas comeback led by JV Casio and Marcus Douthit.  |
