Gilas Pilipinas' 80-70 defeat to Angola Sunday, its second in as many games in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, was crushing enough.
But what could irrevocably doom the Nationals, assuming they beat world No. 10 Italy on Tuesday and Dominican Republic sweeps the Group Phase, was the 10-point losing margin.Coupled with the 87-81 loss to Dominican Republic on opening day at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan last Friday, the Philippines now faces a double-digit negative and would need a blowout win over Italy – and a victory by the Dominicans over Angola – to somehow overcome the odds in the unlikely event the No.
What was hoped to be a victory that would re-ignite the home team's bid of advancing to the next round of the global showpiece ended with another disappointment, as Gilas Pilipinas failed to complete its rally from 16 points down in the final five minutes.
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