LIKE Thirdy Ravena who got cut and bruised off a nasty fall in the 95-80 loss to Lebanon, Gilas Pilipinas is ready to pick itself up and continue the fight in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup.
The Nationals shift their focus to Friday’s must-win Group D matchup with fellow opening-day loser India at the Istora Senayan, which could well give them a shot at a targeted quarterfinal ticket.
A win virtually secures the Philippines’ positioning for at least No. 3 ahead of its last group game against old tormentor New Zealand on Sunday. “It was a tough game for us against Lebanon but most importantly, we have another chance to bounce back and now, the ‘championship game’ is our next game against India,” said Philippine skipper Kiefer Ravena.
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