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.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia, 126-67 in their 2nd game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup held in Foshan, China last September 2, 2019. Photos by Glenn Michael Tan
CJ Perez currently with an average of 15.5 points per game in his 1st 2 games of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Perez scored 15 points for Gilas Pilipinas against Italy and 16 against Serbia.
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Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia by 59 points in their 2nd game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. CJ Perez with 16 points while Paul Lee scored 15 for Philippines.
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Gilas Pilipinas played better but were still outclassed thoroughly by World no. 4 Serbia, 126-67 Monday in Group D of the continuing group stages of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Foshan, China.
The Serbians showed they are legitimate contenders for the World Cup gold medal, dislaying dominance throughout the game for their second win in a row.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Italy by 46 points in their 1st game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. Andray Blatche and CJ Perez with 15 points each for Philippines.
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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 head coach Yeng Guiao had high praise for PBA rookies CJ Perez and Robert Bolick, who both made the final 12-man roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
With injuries to main wing men Marcio Lassiter and Matthew Wright, it seemed Guiao was virtually left with no choice but to include both Perez and Bolick for the final 12.