A gallant stand by a young team

By Rey Joble

Jul 02, 2021 12:45 am

If playing world No.5 Serbia serves as a test, then Gilas Pilipinas would have gotten a passing score regardless of the outcome of the game.

Early Thursday morning, the undermanned Filipino squad pushed its more illustrious rival to the limit before succumbing to an 83-76 setback in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.

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