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Filipino fans turn critics after Gilas' back-to-back losses

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Feb 23, 2025
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GILAS Pilipinas got Filipino fans thinking.

Following the national team's gut-wrenching 87-70 loss to New Zealand on Sunday morning, a fire was lit in the hearts of Filipino fans, as mindful criticism and opinions surfaced across social media.

READ: Gilas gets Group B top seed snatched away by Tall Blacks

Adopting a more critical lens rather than simply bashing, Gilas’ performance prompted fans to question the strategies of the coaching staff, as they dissected plays and demanded more from the team.

While some remained hopeful, others wanted major change.

Here are the best reactions we found on X:

COME BACK, KAI

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Need new people in?

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In CTC we trust

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone

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Still hopeful

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