Gilas Pilipinas defeated Taiwan Mustangs, 74-64 in an exhibition match in preparation for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Dwight Ramos led Philippines with 19 points (4/5 from 3) and also with 3 rebounds and 4 steals.
Gilas Pilipinas played with just 11 players as Scottie Thompson will miss the FIBA OQT due to a back injury and Coach Tim Cone will not look for a replacement and will just use 11 players.
Smart Gilas Pilipinas lost to Tanduay Alab Pilipinas, 81-76 in a tune-up game held last November 11 at the Meralco Gym.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Turkey, 84-76 in their last tune-up game before the FIBA OQT. Andray Blatche led Gilas with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Jayson Castro scored 13 points and Terrence Romeo with 16 points.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated China, 72-69 led by Terrence Romeo with 18 points (3/4 from 3) held in Bologna, Italy. Andray Blatche with 14 points and 12 rebounds for Gilas. Yi Jianlian, Qi Zhou and Ailun Guo did not play for China.
Gilas Pilipinas vs China rematch tonight, June 26, 6pm in Italy (12 midnight Manila Time). This game is part of the Pocket Tournament with Canada and Italy which won yesterday and will face each other at 8:45pm.
Gilas Pilipinas with another big loss before the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, this time to Italy, 106-70 in a Pocket Tournament held in Italy. Italy started the game on a 22-0 run led by NBA player Danilo Gallinari with 20 points. Andray Blatche led Gilas with 21 points and 6 rebounds while Troy Rosario and Terrence Romeo with 10 points each. Jayson Castro contributed 9 points.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Italy on June 25, 8:45pm in Bologna, Italy (July 26, 2:45am Manila Time)
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Turkey, 103-68, in a tune-up game held in Istanbul. Andray Blatche led Gilas with 23 points. Jayson Castro with 15 points (13 in the 2nd half). Calvin Abueva scored 8 points.
Gilas Pilipinas will face Turkey on July 1, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena in their last tune-up match before the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which starts July 5. Game will be shown live on TV5!
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