Smart Gilas suffered their first defeat in the competition, a heartbreaking one at that, bowing out 77-80 to twice defending champions Mahram in the quarterfinals on Saturday, but not before giving the mighty Iranians a good run for their money.
Samad Nikkhah Bahrami converted three free-throws, on two different fouls, with less than 20 seconds on the clock to keep Mahram’s dream of a three-peat alive. [ FULL STORY ]
