Category Archives: Game Results
Misfiring Gilas falls to South Sudan as Japan nears Olympic berth
Gilas Pilipinas’ dream of making the Olympics through the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is over.
The Philippines struggled and fell to South Sudan, 87-68 on Thursday in the tournament’s classification phase at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, even as Japan came from behind to stun Venezuela, 86-77 in Okinawa.
Hot-shooting Italy prevails as winless Gilas drops to classification round
Italy found the perfect time to recover its shooting touch, using a big second quarter run and making 17 threes to fend off Gilas Pilipinas, 90-83 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 group stage on Tuesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
FIBA WC: Angola stuns Gilas Pilipinas as Olympic hopes narrow
An Angola side that played with more purpose narrowed Gilas Pilipinas’ already slim Olympic basketball hopes as it scored an 80-70 upset on Sunday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Gilas Pilipinas falls short to Dominican Republic in historic FIBA WC opener
BOCAUE — Gilas Pilipinas put up a spirited effort but lost steam in the end to fall to Dominican Republic, 81-87 in a historic yet bittersweet FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 opener at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
Bannered by Minnesota Timberwolves all-star Karl-Anthony Towns who tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds, the Caribbean nation fought toe to toe against the World Cup co-hosts before pulling away in the fourth quarter with key baskets and stops.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Mexico in final tune-up game
Mexico defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 84-77 in their final tune-up game before the 2023 FIBA World Cup which starts this Friday, August 25 at the Philippine Arena. Scottie Thompson led Philippines in scoring with 14 points and also finished with 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Montenegro by 15
Montenegro defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 102-87 in a tune-up game before the FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic led Montenegro with 18 points while Jordan Clarkson led Philippines in scoring with 27 points but committed 8 turnovers.
Gilas Pilipinas gets back at Senegal
Gilas Pilipinas beat Senegal, 75-63 in their rematch in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China. AJ Edu led Philippines with 15 points and 7 rebounds including a clutch three point shot to extend the lead of Gilas at the end of the 4th quarter.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Senegal in Heyuan WUS Tournament
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Senegal, 72-64 in their 2nd game of the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament held in China. June Mar Fajardo led Philippines with 14 points and 7 rebounds.