Gilas Pilipinas falls to Lebanon in Fiba Asia Cup opener

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas fought its way back from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter but still fell short to Lebanon, 95-80, in the 2022 Fiba Asia Cup on Wednesday at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia.

When Yousef Khayat tallied Lebanon’s biggest lead, 22 points, 82-60, with 8:18 remaining, Carl Tamayo refused to give up and scored seven of the…