MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas begins its FIBA World Cup 2023 campaign against heavyweight Dominican Republic tonight, August 25, at the opening day of the tournament at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Bannered by Utah Jazz guard and Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson, the Philippine team is hoping to deliver for the flag in front of the massive Pinoy crowd.
UPDATE: Gilas Pilipinas falters vs. Dominican Republic at FIBA World Cup opener
Bannered by Utah Jazz guard and Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson, the Philippine team is hoping to deliver for the flag in front of the massive Pinoy crowd.
UPDATE: Gilas Pilipinas falters vs. Dominican Republic at FIBA World Cup opener
Gilas Pilipinas vs Dominican Republic match is set at 8 pm.
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
First Round - Group A, Friday Aug. 25, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Here's full schedule of Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup 2023 First Round:
Pooled in Group A, the Philippines looks to redeem itself against Dominican Republic, Italy, and Angola – teams it lost to in past tournaments.
August 25, 2023 (Friday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Dominican Republic
August 27, 2023 (Sunday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Angola
August 29, 2023 (Tuesday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Italy
GROUP A Team Standing
The Philippines needs to win at least 2 games to qualify to the next round which is no walk in the park as the home team will face much taller, athletic, and experienced squads.
READ: Resurgent Gilas Pilipinas roars into FIBA World Cup 2023 on home turf
Local basketball experts also foresee a chance of Philippines advancing to the next round with complete and well-balanced roster; a team who has a decent number of shooters from the outside and a team who can also defend the rim with the help of 7’3” Kai Sotto and 3 more lengthy players who are at least 6’9” in June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar, and AJ Edu.
— The Summit Express
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
First Round - Group A, Friday Aug. 25, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Here's full schedule of Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup 2023 First Round:
Pooled in Group A, the Philippines looks to redeem itself against Dominican Republic, Italy, and Angola – teams it lost to in past tournaments.
August 25, 2023 (Friday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Dominican Republic
August 27, 2023 (Sunday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Angola
August 29, 2023 (Tuesday)
8 pm: Philippines vs Italy
GROUP A Team Standing
The Philippines needs to win at least 2 games to qualify to the next round which is no walk in the park as the home team will face much taller, athletic, and experienced squads.
READ: Resurgent Gilas Pilipinas roars into FIBA World Cup 2023 on home turf
Local basketball experts also foresee a chance of Philippines advancing to the next round with complete and well-balanced roster; a team who has a decent number of shooters from the outside and a team who can also defend the rim with the help of 7’3” Kai Sotto and 3 more lengthy players who are at least 6’9” in June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar, and AJ Edu.
— The Summit Express
Go Gilas Pilipinas! We believe in you.
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