Fans lament 'what-could-have-beens' after close Gilas loss

Hometown heartbreak for Gilas in World Cup opener
Aug 25, 2023
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Missed chances and 'what-ifs' define Gilas' late defeat to Dominican Republic.
PHOTO: Jerome Ascano

GILAS Pilipinas' monumental first act at the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup just missed out on a fairytale ending at the Philippine Arena on Friday.

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    In front of a record-breaking 38,115-strong crowd, Karl-Anthony Towns and Dominican Republic escaped in the dying moments to deal the Filipino fans a heartbreak, 87-81, at home.

    KAT dropped a staggering 26 points (15 free throws) and 10 rebounds to steer his side to a hard-fought victory.

    With heroic showings across the board, Gilas came tantalizingly close to a historic upset. But as Jordan Clarkson (28 points) fouled out midway through the final frame, it all went downhill for the Philippines.

    See how Filipino hoops fans reacted to a dramatic World Cup opener against Dominican Republic here:

    Clarkson's highs and lows

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    Game of what-ifs

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    AJ shows the way

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    JMF's MVP showcase

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    'Tuloy ang laban!'

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    Missed chances and 'what-ifs' define Gilas' late defeat to Dominican Republic.
    PHOTO: Jerome Ascano
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