Coming off an upset from Serbia, Gilas Pilipinas wanted to make a comeback and keep Filipino hopes alive in their bout against the Dominican Republic (DR). Prior to the game, both teams were standing on a 0-1 record and were on the verge of being eliminated from Olympic contention. Sadly, the lack of firepower brought…
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Despite the gallant effort by Gilas Pilipinas, Serbia staved off the late comeback by securing their second win in the 2021 Olympic Qualifying Tournament at Belgrade, Serbia, 83-76. Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic was phenomenal in using his brute strength and towering size as he led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Ognjen…
In the final minutes against South Korea, Gilas Pilipinas held on 82-77, capping off an undefeated FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers campaign at the Angeles University Foundation Gym in Clark, Pampanga. Continuing on from his hot streak of games with double-digit point totals, Dwight Ramos led the charge with 19 points, going 5-of-9 from three-point territory.…