Gilas Pilipinas wastes arguably its biggest chance to clinch a win in the group stage of the FIBA World Cup after a disappointing loss to Angola
MANILA, Philippines – Whether overseas or at home, Angola has Gilas Pilipinas’ number in the FIBA World Cup.
Jordan Clarkson scored 21 points but in an inefficient manner as the Angolans reasserted their mastery over the Filipinos, four years after they also beat Gilas in the previous World Cup edition in China. Gilas Pilipinas seized its biggest lead at 28-17 off a Roger Pogoy bucket early in the second quarter before Angola closed out the opening half on the back of a sizzling 19-5 run led by Bruno Fernando for a 36-33 halftime edge.
It was Gerson Goncalves, though, who proved to be the biggest thorn on the Philippines’ side, churning out 17 points and 6 rebounds with a string of key buckets in the final salvo.
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