Terrence Romeo played well for Gilas Pilipinas against France as he scored 19 points against Tony Parker and Nando de Colo in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Watch: Terrence Romeo Full Highlights vs France
That Olympic dream will have to wait yet again.
In need of a win to stay alive in the tournament, Gilas Pilipinas instead found itself on the wrong side of the scoreboard once more, succumbing to the upstart Tall Blacks of New Zealand, 89–80.
Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last July 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Malungkot ang naging pagtatapos ng kampanya ng Gilas Pilipinas sa FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Sa pangalawang pagkakataon, bigo itong makapanalo kontra naman sa Tall Blacks ng bansang New Zealand.
2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Day 2 Results
Game 1: Canada defeated Senegal, 58-55
Top Scorer: Cory Joseph – 13 points
Game 2: New Zealand defeated Philippines, 89-80
Top Scorer: Tai Webster – 25 points
A play by Andray Blatche is included in the Top 5 Plays of Day 2 of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila.
Watch: Top 5 Plays Day 2 of FIBA OQT Manila
New Zealand defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 89-80 led by Tai Webster with 25 points and 11 rebounds while Andray Blatche led Gilas with 30 points and 7 boards.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand Full Game Replay
1st Quarter
Andray Blatche with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists vs New Zealand but it was not enough to get Gilas Pilipinas a win in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Watch: Andray Blatche Highlights vs New Zealand
Gabe Norwood and Coach Tab Baldwin talk about the loss of Gilas Pilipinas to New Zealad in their Final Press Conference in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas Final Press Conference