HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Italy - FIBA World Cup 2019

FOSHAN, China – Gilas Pilipinas needs to pull out all the stops in the FIBA World Cup opener against Italy at the GBA International Sports and Cultural Center here on Saturday, August 31.

Despite Gilas' underdog tag, national team head coach Yeng Guiao and his wards feel upbeat of their chances. But it won't be an easy task as Italy boasts a lineup bannered by San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, and former NBA player Luigi Datome.

started in the wrong foot with the wrong coach

Today we learned clean and efficient basketball from azzurri. This team is very respectful of the game and most especially their opponents. Team bully Australia should learn from them. Salute to Italy for playing great and humble.

Bad start for Gilas

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Italy deadlier with Gallinari, Datome playing in FIBA World Cup 2019The Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff admits Danilo Gallinari and Luigi Datome change the dynamics of how the Filipinos will play the Italians If Gilas sinks their treys, they have a chance to steal a win against Italy.
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Gilas braces for ‘make or break’ game against Italy
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs Italy (2019 FIBA World Cup)Mark Barroca puts the Philippines on the board with a jumper. Q1, 2-all (9:23) FIBAWC LIVE BLOG:
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Gilas Pilipinas bows to Italy in FIBA World Cup opener
Source: ABSCBNNews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Dominant Serbia routs Angola to open FIBA World Cup
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Serbia all set for Gilas — ‘We have already scouted them’
Source: ANCALERTS - 🏆 26. / 50 Read more »