WATCH: Gilas Pilipinas vs France highlights

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WATCH: Gilas Pilipinas vs France highlights

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Gilas Pilipinas made it interesting against one of the best teams in the world. Relive some of the most exciting moments from Philippines vs France at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MANILA, Philippines – Close but no cigar.

The Philippines jumped out to a 10-point lead against France, and hung in tough late but fell to the fifth-ranked team, 93-84, in their first Olympic Qualifying Tournament match on Tuesday, July 5 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. 

There were many exciting plays along the way, particularly from the aggressive trio of Jayson Castro, Terrence Romeo and Andray Blatche, plus the long-range shooting of Jeff Chan. On the French side, Tony Parker, Boris Diaw and Nando De Colo hade their share of highlights, too.

Before the Philippines moves on to face New Zealand in a must-win match on Thursday, look back at the highlights of the Philippines vs France. – Rappler.com

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