Gilas Pilipinas finished a dismal 2019 World Cup campaign winless after getting blown out by Asian rival Iran, 95-75 in Beijing, China.
Veteran big man Hamed Haddadi had his way as Iran outscored Gilas, 45-26 in the middle two quarters for a convincing victory.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Tunisia in their 4th game in the Classification Phase of the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Beijing, China. Andray Blatche with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.
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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.
2nd Round and Classification Games of the 2019 FIBA World Cup will start on September 6, 2019 with games in Guanzhou, Beijing, Foshan and Wuhan. Gilas Pilipinas will face Tunisia and Iran in the Classification Games.
2019 FIBA World Cup Classification Games Schedule
Guangzhou (Guangzhou Gymnasium)
September 6
4pm – Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire
8pm – China vs Korea
September 8
4pm – Cote d’Ivoire vs Korea
8pm – China vs Nigeria
Beijing (Wukesong Sports Arena)
September 6
4pm – Angola vs Iran
8pm – Tunisia vs Philippines
September 8
4pm – Tunisia vs Angola
8pm – Iran vs Philippines
After going 0-3 in the 1st round, Gilas Pilipinas will play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Classification Round in Beijing, China starting September 6, 2019.
Gilas Pilipinas FIBA World Cup Classification Round Schedule
Friday, September 6 – Philippines vs Tunisia, 8pm
Sunday, September 8 – Philippines vs Iran, 8pm
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 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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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 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.