That Olympic dream will have to wait yet again.
In need of a win to stay alive in the tournament, Gilas Pilipinas instead found itself on the wrong side of the scoreboard once more, succumbing to the upstart Tall Blacks of New Zealand, 89–80.
Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last July 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Malungkot ang naging pagtatapos ng kampanya ng Gilas Pilipinas sa FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Sa pangalawang pagkakataon, bigo itong makapanalo kontra naman sa Tall Blacks ng bansang New Zealand.
A play by Andray Blatche is included in the Top 5 Plays of Day 2 of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila.
Watch: Top 5 Plays Day 2 of FIBA OQT Manila
New Zealand defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 89-80 led by Tai Webster with 25 points and 11 rebounds while Andray Blatche led Gilas with 30 points and 7 boards.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand Full Game Replay
1st Quarter
Andray Blatche with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists vs New Zealand but it was not enough to get Gilas Pilipinas a win in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Watch: Andray Blatche Highlights vs New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas lost to New Zealand, 89-80 in the 2nd day of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila and is out of the tournament. Andray Blatche led Gilas with 30 points and 7 rebounds (4/7 from 3)
A play by Andray Blatche and Terrence Romeo is included in the Top 5 Plays of Day 1 of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila.
Watch: Top 5 Plays Day 1 of FIBA OQT Manila
Gilas Pilipinas vs France in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last July 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Jayson Castro scored 14 points