Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes throughout a recreation in opposition to Italy within the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Regardless of a winless marketing campaign in Group A within the 2023 Fiba World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes stated he was “very proud” of how his staff fought of their loss to Italy on Tuesday at Araneta Coliseum.
Gilas fell to world No. 10-ranked Italy, 90-83, however Reyes nonetheless had some optimistic issues to say about his wards.
“[I’m] very happy with the trouble of our gamers. What a method to combat coming off these two painful losses and nonetheless present up tonight to provide it their all in opposition to a prime 10 staff on this planet,” stated Reyes.
“[I] couldn’t ask for extra. They simply got here up brief however we continued to combat.”
After occurring a streaky first quarter the place they led, 23-20, the Philippines came upon why the Azzurri had been big threats on offense after scoring 28 quarter factors within the second to take a 48-39 lead on the half.
Gilas Pilipinas in opposition to Italy within the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
After struggling from the skin in opposition to the Dominican Republic and Angola, Italy regained its offensive groove with 17 3-pointers.
Jordan Clarkson, who completed with a team-high 23 factors, seven rebounds and 6 assists, additionally had some optimistic takeaways.
“We’re tremendous motivated. The staff is powerful, we combat, we’re not giving up all through the entire recreation. Basketball is a recreation of photographs and ups and downs,” stated the Utah Jazz guard.
“We go on the market to combat and compete till the tip of the horn,” he added.
Gilas nonetheless has video games to play within the classification spherical the place one of many groups it may possible face is rival China, which is at present winless in Group B at 0-2.
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