2023 FIBA World Cup Day 3 Results
Day 3 Results of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup (August 27)
– Dominican Republic defeated Italy, 87-82 (Smart Araneta Coliseum)
Top Scorer: Andres Feliz and Karl-Anthony Towns (24 points each)
2023 FIBA World Cup Day 1 Results
Day 1 Results of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup (August 25)
– Italy defeated Angola, 81-67 (Philippine Arena)
Top Scorer: Simone Fontecchio (19 points)
Dominican Republic coach credits Gilas bigs’ effort to stop Towns: ‘They are very smart’
Dominican Republic head coach Nestor Garcia had nothing but praise for Gilas Pilipinas’ bigs who tried their best to stop NBA all-star Karl-Anthony Towns in an 87-81 win on Friday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs Dominican Republic Highlights – FIBA World Cup
Dominican Republic defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 87-81 in the 2023 FIBA World Cup held at the Philippine Arena.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs Dominican Republic Highlights – FIBA World Cup
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.
Dominican Republic Player Roster for 2023 FIBA World Cup
Gilas Pilipinas will face Dominican Republic on the opening day of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
