Category Archives: 2019 FIBA World Cup

FIBA World Cup: Gilas Pilipinas vs Angola Full Game Video

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Angola in their 3rd game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China.

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Olympic hopes still alive for Gilas after China gets eliminated

Gilas Pilipinas’ hopes of making the 2020 Tokyo Olympics stayed alive after host China fell to Venezuela, 72-59 in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

The loss put China at 1-2, therefore failing to advance to the next round. Poland and Venezuela booked tickets to the second round from Group A.

No Asian team made the second round of the World Cup.

Gilas Pilipinas vs Angola FIBA World Cup Highlights

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Angola in overtime in their 3rd game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. Andray Blatche with 23 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals while CJ Perez with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for Philippines.

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CJ Perez on regulation’s last play: ‘I was supposed to drive’

CJ Perez vs Angola

Gilas Pilipinas had a chance to beat Angola during the regulation of an eventual 84-81 loss in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China when CJ Perez had the ball with about five seconds left.

But to the shock of most fans in China and elsewhere, Perez did not do much with the time remaining, and heaved a three-pointer from way beyond the arc when he realized the time was running out.

Gilas loses OT heart-breaker to Angola, still winless in World Cup

Kiefer Ravena FIBA World Cup

Gilas Pilipinas engaged in a competitive overtime battle but fell ultimately short against Angola, 81-84 as they concluded Group D first round action in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China.

CJ Perez forced extension with a huge triple late in regulation, but it was Angola’s Yanick Moreira and who kept his poise and delivered the win for the African side.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Schedule

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Schedule

Day 5 of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on September 4, 2019 happening in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. Gilas Pilipinas will go up against Angola at 3:30pm.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Schedule
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
3:30pm – Angola vs Philippines
7:30pm – Italy vs Serbia

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Results and Standings

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Results and Standings

Day 4 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last September 3, 2019 in Dongguan, Nanjing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. From Asia, Japan and Jordan suffered their 2nd straight loss in the FIBA World Cup. Team USA almost lost to Turkey and Brazil defeated Greece.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Results
Dongguan (Dongguan Basketball Center)
Australia defeated Senegal, 81-68
Lithuania defeated Canada, 92-69

Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia FIBA World Cup Photo Gallery

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia, 126-67 in their 2nd game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup held in Foshan, China last September 2, 2019. Photos by Glenn Michael Tan