What an opening game for the Philippines’ comeback in basketball’s biggest tournament: Gilas Pilipinas on Saturday, August 30, gave top-ranked Croatia a scare when the two teams faced each other in the group stage of the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The Philippines initially trailed Croatia at the start of the game, but the tide turned when Gilas clawed back, even having a 3-point lead in the closing quarter. Regulation time ended with a tie, and in overtime, the two teams had a very close battle. In the end, Croatia won, 81-78, but the Philippine national team’s performance in the game was seen as its grand debut back in the global basketball arena after a 40-year absence.
Read more on Rappler, and see how Filipino netizens reacted to the victorious loss.
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