What was expected to be a close affair turned into a disastrous outcome for Gilas Pilipinas as Tunisia walked away with a dominant 86-67 win Friday in the 2019 FIBA World Cup classification phase.
Virtually kissing their Olympic hopes goodbye, the Philippines found no rhythm whatsoever, falling behind by a big margin in the opening quarter and struggling to match the intensity of the reigning African champions.
Day 5 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last September 4, 2019 in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. All Asian teams (Philippines, Korea, Iran and China) lost in the 5th day of the FIBA World Cup.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Results
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
Angola defeated Philippines in OT, 84-81
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.
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
Day 3 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last September 2, 2019 in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. All Asian teams (Philippines, Korea, Iran and China) lost in the 3rd day of the FIBA World Cup.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 3 Game Results
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
Italy defeated Angola, 92-61
Serbia defeated Philippines, 126-67
Day 2 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last September 1, 2019 in Dongguan, Nanjing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. From Asia, Japan and Jordan lost in their opening game in the FIBA World Cup. Team USA started their campaign with a win against Czech Republic.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 2 Game Results
Dongguan (Dongguan Basketball Center)
Australia defeated Canada, 108-92
Lithuania defeated Senegal, 101-47
Day 1 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last August 31, 2019 in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. From Asia, only China was able to get a win as Philippines, Korea and Iran lost in the opening day of the FIBA World Cup.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 1 Game Results
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
Serbia defeated Angola, 105-59
Player of the Game: Bogdan Bogdanovic (24 points)
Italy defeated Philippines, 108-62
Player of the Game: Luigi Datome (17 points)
Italy used their hot outside shooting to dominate a listless Gilas Pilipinas side, 108-62 in the opening day of the 2019 FIBA World Cup group stages in China.
The European powerhouses drained 15 out of their 31 attempts from three-point area, setting the tone for a huge embarrassment of the Philippine side.
Gilas Pilipinas Youth finally got their 1st win in the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup as they beat China, 86-72 in the Classification Phase for 13th-16th place.