Gilas Pilipinas’ furious rally ended in vain after it absorbed a heartbreaking 80-70 defeat at the hands of Angola to remain winless in Group A of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, Aug. 27.
What was expected to be a dream celebration in front of a wild, sold out crowd turned into a nightmare.
Down by as many as 16 points, 57-73, midway through the final frame and seemingly already waving the white flag, the trio of Jordan Clarkson, Rhenz Abando and Kai Sotto suddenly sparked a spirited Gilas comeback attempt which put them within five points, 78-73. As usual, Clarkson paced Gilas once again with 21 points and seven assists. The Utah Jazz guard, however, seemed to be a one-man army with no other Gilas player scoring in double figures.
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