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Serbia coach praise Gilas Pilipinas for tough game: ‘They were competing’

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Boban Marjanovic - Serbia

Gilas Pilipinas put the international basketball scene on notice after putting up a valiant fight against world no. 5-ranked Serbia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.

The Philippines fell short, 83-76 in a game wherein coach Tab Baldwin’s troops gave a great challenge to the host country.

No less than Serbian head coach Igor Kokoskov credited Gilas for how well they played, pushing his side to the limit.

Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia OQT Highlights

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Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia by 7 points, 83-76 in the 2021 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament held last July 1 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia OQT Highlights

Gilas Pilipinas puts brave fight, lose thriller to Serbia by 7

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Kai Sotto vs Boban Marjanovic

Gilas Pilipinas put up a gallant fight before losing a thrilling match against Serbia, 83-76 on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time) in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.

Big man Boban Marjanovic imposed his will underneath, finishing with a double-double of 25 points on 12-of-18 shooting and 10 rebounds.

Baldwin looking forward to Gilas guards’ match-up vs Serbia’s ‘master of game’ Teodosic

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RJ Abarrientos and SJ Belangel

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin understands the magnitude of being part of the 2021 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Belgrade, Serbia.

And one of the exciting storylines for Gilas when they face the world powerhouse Serbian team is how their young guards RJ Abarrientos and SJ Belangel could fair against the much-revered European superstar Milos Teodosic.