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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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‘Ebb and flow’ of game kept CJ Perez glued to bench, says Chot Reyes – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ CJ Perez. –FIBA CJ Perez was the lone member of Gilas Pilipinas who did not see a second of action in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on the Fiba World Cup’s opening night Friday. But that was neither by design nor caused by negligence. “It’s just the ebb and flow of…
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Team USA’s recovery from slow start testament to sheer talent, says Paolo Banchero – rezal404
US’ Mikal Bridges (L) and Paolo Banchero (R) react during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group C match between US and New Zealand at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, suburban Manila on August 26, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) Paolo Banchero said the way Team USA was able to buck…
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Bogdan Bogdanovic, Serbia crush China by 42 points – rezal404
Serbia’s Bogdan Bogdanovic in the Fiba World Cup game at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Serbia blasted China, 105-63, to jumpstart its Group B campaign in the Fiba World Cup 2023 on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Serbians with 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists in just…
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B’mouth 0 – 2 Tottenham – rezal404
Tottenham continued their unbeaten start under Ange Postecoglou with a deserved 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result that took them top of the Premier League. James Maddison was fit to play after suffering an ankle injury during last weekend’s victory over Manchester United, and it was the England international who gave…
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Puerto Rico outlasts South Sudan in ‘crazy’ OT game – rezal404
Puerto Rico’s Ismael Romero in a Fiba World Cup game against South Sudan at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Puerto Rico crashed South Sudan’s party with a 101-96 win in overtime in Group B of the Fiba World Cup 2023 at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. The Sudanese, who played in their first World Cup…
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Bronny James to return to court in ‘near future’ after cardiac arrest – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: May 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bronny James in attendance as the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Bronny James, the teenage son of NBA great…
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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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AJ Edu relishes challenge of playing vs marquee bigs – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas center AJ Edu during a Fiba World Cup game between Gilas Pilipinas and Dominican Republic. –Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — AJ Edu, who has been big in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparatory games, came up big Friday night in the team’s loss to the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup’s opening night at Philippine Arena.…
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