Gilas Pilipinas holds off Vietnam rally to clinch SEA Games semifinal spot
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Gilas Pilipinas leaned on late composure and timely shooting to escape a dangerous Vietnam side, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-67 victory that sealed a semifinal berth at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.
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