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Gilas Pilipinas humiliated anew, lose big to Serbia

CJ Perez vs Serbia

Gilas Pilipinas played better but were still outclassed thoroughly by World no. 4 Serbia, 126-67 Monday in Group D of the continuing group stages of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Foshan, China.

The Serbians showed they are legitimate contenders for the World Cup gold medal, dislaying dominance throughout the game for their second win in a row.

Gilas Pilipinas vs Italy FIBA World Cup Highlights

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Italy by 46 points in their 1st game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. Andray Blatche and CJ Perez with 15 points each for Philippines.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Italy FIBA World Cup Highlights

Gilas Pilipinas walloped by Italy in disappointing World Cup opener

CJ Perez vs Italy

Italy used their hot outside shooting to dominate a listless Gilas Pilipinas side, 108-62 in the opening day of the 2019 FIBA World Cup group stages in China.

The European powerhouses drained 15 out of their 31 attempts from three-point area, setting the tone for a huge embarrassment of the Philippine side.

FIBA World Cup veterans Aguilar, Lee to bank on experience, guide newcomers

Gilas Pilipinas 2014 FIBA World Cup

With less than a week to go before the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, Gilas Pilipinas this time will be able to bank on not just talent and chemistry, but also experience.

The national team announced the final 12 line-up for this year’s edition of the Worlds, and almost half of the roster have had prior World Cup experience.

Gilas Pilipinas: Blatche, Norwood, Lee headline FIBA World Cup Final 12

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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas have released the FIBA World Cup final 12 roster of the Gilas Pilipinas men’s national team on Sunday.

Headlining the 12-man line-up are five veterans of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain: Andray Blatche, Japeth Aguilar, Paul Lee, June Mar Fajardo, and Gabe Norwood.

Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2019

Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2019

Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2019
-Japeth Aguilar
-Raymond Almazan
-Mark Barroca
-Andray Blatche

Gilas Pilipinas can’t rely on Blatche alone for scoring, says Norwood

Gabe Norwood

Even if Andray Blatche had a near triple-double of 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists in a remarkable do-it-all performance in Gilas Pilipinas’ 92-83 tune-up win over Australian Club team Adelaide 36ers, many other players stepped up for the national team.

A total of five players finished in double-digit scoring for the nationals, as they continue preparing for the 2019 FIBA World Cup which tips off in just a week’s time.

Blatche has near triple-double as Gilas edges Australia’s Adelaide 36ers

Andray Blatche

Andray Blatche had an impressive near triple-double performance while Roger Pogoy came up with big shots as Gilas Pilipinas upended Australian club team Adelaide 36ers, 92-83 Friday night at the Meralco Gym in Ortigas.