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IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand

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IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand

Josh Albelda

Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of the FIBA OQT with a loss to the Tall Blacks at Mall of Asia Arena

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine basketball team’s road to Rio came to a halt on Wednesday, July 6 after losing a heartbreaker to New Zealand, 89-80 at Mall of Asia Arena.

Unlike on Tuesday, when Gilas Pilipinas came out like a house on fire early against France, the Philippines appeared sluggish from the outset, falling behind in the first quarter. The Philippines came to within two points late in the fourth but their momentum was squandered due to turnovers and missed shots.

New Zealand will play France tomorrow with the winner to earn a higher seeding in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals. Here is this game in photos by Josh Albelda.

Jeff Chan had the hot hand in the first quarter, scoring 8 points early. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Jayson Castro drives to the rim. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Jeff Chan fires a shot from the outside. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Troy Rosario unleashes a jumper. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Troy Rosario looks for a score underneath. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Isaac Fotu of New Zealand fires a jumper. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

 Corey Webster of New Zealand makes his move past Gabe Norwood. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

June Mar Fajardo comes alive in the second half. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler  

Jayson Castro scores underneath with the reverse lay-in. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Jayson Castro calls a play. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Troy Rosario soars to the rim. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Terrence Romeo puts the moves on Tai Webster. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Bobby Ray Parks Jr handles the ball. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler


Andray Blatche feels the fatigue late in the game. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

 

Andray Blatche and Terrence Romeo appear dejected as the game slips out of reach. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Gilas walks off the court after their heart-breaking defeat. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

– Rappler.com 

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