Tag: Gilas
Gilas loss to Angola fails to dampen Roger Pogoy’s spirit – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Roger Pogoy during a game against Angola in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Roger Pogoy refused to give up despite Gilas Pilipinas’ slim chances of qualifying for the next round after absorbing their second straight loss in the Fiba World Cup 2023. Gilas Pilipinas fell to Angola, 80-70, on Sunday at…
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Kiefer Ravena regrets Gilas’ failed bounce-back bid vs Angola in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Kiefer Ravena reacts during a game against Angola in the Fiba World Cup at Araneta Coliseum. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kiefer Ravena rued another missed opportunity by Gilas Pilipinas, which failed to get back at Angola and their second loss in Group A of the Fiba World Cup 2023 in front of…
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Dominicans upset Italians, show Gilas how Group A favorites can be beaten – rezal404
Dominican Republic’s Jean Montero, Andres Feliz, Karl-Anthony Towns in a Fiba World Cup game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Dominican Republic coach Nèstor Garcia told his charges something that helped produce the first true upset in the Fiba World Cup and exposed Italy as being vulnerable, after all. “All he told us was ‘I love you, I know…
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Gilas never gave up in the stretch – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Jordan Clarkson. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Despite Gilas Pilipinas’ heartbreaking 80-70 loss to Angola in Group A of the 2023 Fiba World Cup, Jordan Clarkson still lauded his squad’s resilience in the clutch. After being down by as many as 13 in the payoff period, Gilas fought back to shave the deficit down to…
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Gilas doomed by poor shooting in loss to Angola – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes did not beat around the bush after the loss to Angola in Group A of the 2023 Fiba World Cup. Reyes called it how it is: Gilas won’t win with a poor shooting performance. That’s exactly what happened as Gilas fired blanks…
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Italy quickly shifts focus to Gilas after shock loss – rezal404
Italy looks on during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Italy has no time to sulk over its tough loss to the Dominican Republic as skipper Luigi Datome urges his team to keep the faith in themselves ahead of their crucial match against Gilas Pilipinas…
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Gilas Pilipinas wary of Angola’s choking defense – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas’ next assignment in the World Cup may not pack the same punch like its Friday night tormentors, but national coach Chot Reyes is cautious just the same. What Angola lacks in skill and NBA star power,…
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Gilas off to promising start in Fiba World Cup despite loss, says Kiefer Ravena – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Kiefer Ravena reacts during a game against the Dominican Repubic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines-Though looking clearly dejected, Gilas Pilipinas playmaker Kiefer Ravena still found a silver lining within the Philippines’ losing stand against the Dominican Republic on the 2023 Fiba World Cup’s opening night on Friday. “This is…
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June Mar Fajardo rues loss of game Gilas could have won, eyes bounce-back – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA BOCAUE — June Mar Fajardo felt a tinge of regret after Gilas Pilipinas’ gallant stand fell short to the Karl-Anthony Towns-led Dominican Republic, 87-81, Friday night in the Fiba World Cup at Philippine Arena here. “It’s too…
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June Mar Fajardo flaunts efficiency to lead local Gilas standouts – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — June Mar Fajardo led all locals in Gilas Pilipinas’ 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup opener on Friday night. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)’s six-time Most Valuable Player…
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