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Italy's Three-Point Barrage Thwarts Gilas Pilipinas' Efforts In FIBA World Cup Clash
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Gilas Pilipinas faced a tough battle against world No. 10 Italy in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, initially holding their ground before Italy's three-point shots turned the tide. The Azzuri's impressive 17 three-pointers propelled them to a 90-83 victory on the final day of Group A action.
Despite a last-ditch attempt by the Nationals to make a comeback, Italy's prowess from deep proved insurmountable. Italy's shooting display, which contrasted with their prior struggles, secured their spot in the next round of the global tournament with a 2-1 record in the group stage.
Simone Fontecchio, a teammate of Jordan Clarkson from the Utah Jazz, led Italy's three-point onslaught, finishing with 18 points. Marco Spissu and Giampaolo Ricci contributed significantly with four treys each. The Azzuri displayed a balanced attack, with Stefano Tonut, Alessandro Pajola, and Nicolo Melli also adding to the scoreboard.
Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes praised his players for their unwavering effort despite the challenging losses. Although Gilas Pilipinas fell short in this match, their fighting spirit was commendable. Clarkson led the team with 23 points, though his shooting performance faced challenges, while Dwight Ramos contributed 14 points.
Italy's dominance beyond the arc created a significant gap that the Philippines struggled to overcome, despite shooting slightly better from the field overall. As the group stage concluded, Gilas Pilipinas will now face the No. 3 team from Group B in the classification stage, with the upcoming match scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31.
Despite a last-ditch attempt by the Nationals to make a comeback, Italy's prowess from deep proved insurmountable. Italy's shooting display, which contrasted with their prior struggles, secured their spot in the next round of the global tournament with a 2-1 record in the group stage.
Simone Fontecchio, a teammate of Jordan Clarkson from the Utah Jazz, led Italy's three-point onslaught, finishing with 18 points. Marco Spissu and Giampaolo Ricci contributed significantly with four treys each. The Azzuri displayed a balanced attack, with Stefano Tonut, Alessandro Pajola, and Nicolo Melli also adding to the scoreboard.
Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes praised his players for their unwavering effort despite the challenging losses. Although Gilas Pilipinas fell short in this match, their fighting spirit was commendable. Clarkson led the team with 23 points, though his shooting performance faced challenges, while Dwight Ramos contributed 14 points.
Italy's dominance beyond the arc created a significant gap that the Philippines struggled to overcome, despite shooting slightly better from the field overall. As the group stage concluded, Gilas Pilipinas will now face the No. 3 team from Group B in the classification stage, with the upcoming match scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31.
Aug 30, 2023
