A window to its Olympic dream has remained open for Gilas Pilipinas. Now it must get through.
The identities of its classification phase opponents finally known after Wednesday's Group B games in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Gilas Pilipinas launches its bid for a spot to the 2024 Paris Olympiad against South Sudan on Thursday, Aug. 31, and Asian Games powerhouse China on Saturday, Sep. 2.
Curiously missing in action for the Bright Stars was its leading scorer, Carlik Jones, who, after averaging 23 points in the first two games, was limited to just three against the Puerto Ricans.He, however, remains a dangerous opposing player for the Filipinos, as he is expected to quickly bounce back from the subpar performance.China, on the other hand, was spearheaded by Zhao Rui who finished with 16 points, while Zhao Ji Wei added 14.
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