MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas will battle for pride in their last game against regional rival China in the classification round of FIBA World Cup 2023 on Saturday, September 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The Philippines looks to avoid a winless campaign in the tournament after the heartbreaking loss for the outright Olympic berth.
BREAKING NEWS: Gilas Pilipinas dominates China to close FIBA World Cup campaign
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| Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes with star players Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto. Photo courtesy of FIBA |
The Philippines looks to avoid a winless campaign in the tournament after the heartbreaking loss for the outright Olympic berth.
BREAKING NEWS: Gilas Pilipinas dominates China to close FIBA World Cup campaign
As they have lost in all four games, against Dominican Republic, Angola and Italy in the first round, and South Sudan in the classification phase, the Nationals will regroup for one last shot at redemption.
“We’re playing for flag and country and we’re doing this as really our way to serve the country, the Philippines,” said Reyes after an 87-68 loss to South Sudan on Thursday.
Another loss will mark the first time a World Cup host went winless since Colombia's hosting in 1982.
Gilas Pilipinas vs China match is set at 8 pm.
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
Classification Round - Saturday, September 2, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Despite the failures of advancing to the second round, Gilas Pilipinas has improved as compared to 2019 performance, with no game having a margin of greater than 10 points.
— The Summit Express
“We’re playing for flag and country and we’re doing this as really our way to serve the country, the Philippines,” said Reyes after an 87-68 loss to South Sudan on Thursday.
Another loss will mark the first time a World Cup host went winless since Colombia's hosting in 1982.
Gilas Pilipinas vs China match is set at 8 pm.
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
Classification Round - Saturday, September 2, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Despite the failures of advancing to the second round, Gilas Pilipinas has improved as compared to 2019 performance, with no game having a margin of greater than 10 points.
— The Summit Express
