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Miscues and poor transition defense led to Batang Gilas’ collapse. France forced 21 errors on the Philippines and scored 28 fastbreak points to Batang Gilas’ five. France had more turnover points, 24-9, rebounds, 52-38, free throws made 26-12, field goal attempts, 73-63, second chance points, 16-6 and points in the paint, 58-36. Tamayo led Batang Gilas with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Abadiano was the only other Philippine player in double figures with 17 on 8-of-14 field goals. Five players shot twin digits for France – Malcolm Cazalon 18, Matthieu Gauzin 16, Theo Maldeon 14, French-American Killian Hayes 14 and Timothe Crusol 11.