Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes stated he could not ask for extra from his gamers, who put up an excellent struggle in a troublesome 90-83 loss to Italy on Tuesday within the 2023 FIBA World Cup on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Competing on residence soil, Gilas made positive to provide the Italians a run for their very own cash, even main by 4 factors early within the second quarter on a Kiefer Ravena triple, 26-22. But the Italians proved why they’re the tenth ranked staff on the earth, punishing the Philippines with 17 three-pointers to finish the win.
Still, Reyes stated their effort was one thing to be pleased with, even when it went for naught.
Gilas formally bowed out of rivalry as they fell 0-3 in Group Some time Italy superior to the second spherical.
“I’m very proud of the effort of our players,” Reyes stated within the post-game press convention.
Reyes additionally praised his staff for combating regardless of coming off two tight losses to the Dominican Republic and Angola. The hosts fell to Karl-Anthony Towns-led Dominicans, 87-82, earlier than bowing to the Angolans, 80-70.
“What a way to fight coming off those two painful losses and to still show up tonight and to give it their all against a top ten team in the world,” Reyes added.
“I couldn’t ask for more. We just came up short but you know, we continue to fight and that’s all we can do.”
Jordan Clarkson as soon as once more led the best way for the Philippines, churning out an all-around outing of 23 factors, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal whereas Dwight Ramos starred with 14 markers, two boards, and three dimes.
“Tough game, but I think we competed. I think we’ve competed in all three games. We came out here and gave our best efforts,” Clarkson stated.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
