USA eliminates Argentina, will face Spain in the semis
USA with a big win over Argentina while Spain beat France, as the two will face each other in the 2016 Rio Olympics Basketball Semifinals.
France almost beat USA even without Tony Parker
France lost to USA, 100-97 in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Tony Parker did not play due to an injured toe but France still had a chance to win the game. Klay Thompson was on fire with 30 points including 7 3-point shots to lead Team USA.
France, pasok na sa Rio Olympics matapos talunin ang Canada sa Manila FIBA OQT
Pasok na sa 2016 Rio Olympics ang koponan ng bansang France matapos matalo ang Canada sa FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament sa MOA Arena.
Tulad ng inaasahan, dikit na dikit ang laban sa pagsisimula ng laro. Pinangunahan ni Euroleague MVP Nando de Colo ang France sa simula habang si Cory Joseph naman ang nagdala sa Canada.
Watch: Tony Parker Highlights vs Canada
Amazing performance by Tony Parker last night in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Finals as he led Team France with 26 points including 15 points in the 4th quarter.
Watch: Tony Parker Highlights vs Canada
Watch: France vs Canada FIBA OQT Finals Highlights
France defeated Canada in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Finals and won a ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics led by Tony Parker with 26 points (15 in the 4th quarter).
Watch: France vs Canada FIBA OQT Finals Highlights
France defeats Canada, will play in Rio Olympics
France defeated Canada, 83-74 in the Finals of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila and earns a spot in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Tony Parker led Team France with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
France defeats Turkey, will face Canada in Finals
France defeated Turkey, 75-63 to set a finals showdown against Canada in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila. Thomas Heurtel led Team France with 17 points while Nando de Colo with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
FIBA OQT Manila Day 3 Results
2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Day 3 Results
Game 1: Turkey defeated Senegal, 68-62
Top Scorer: Ali Muhammed – 23 points
Watch Senegal vs Turkey in slow motion
Feeling the Blues
False optimism or not, Coach Tab Baldwin said that Gilas Pilipinas has a puncher’s chance to beat fifth-ranked France should the planets align for the nationals.
The planets did not align last night, though, as France overcame a game and determined Gilas Pilipinas 93–84 behind a combined 48 points from NBA superstar Tony Parker and Euroleague MVP Nando De Colo.