WATCH: The best of Gilas Pilipinas VS Croatia

Aug 31, 2014 5:13 PM PHT

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WATCH: The best of Gilas Pilipinas VS Croatia

Gilas Pilipinas embodied once again what it really means to play with heart. Relive the moments from their first game against Croatia

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas did not win their first game in the FIBA World Cup after 36 years, falling short in their bid to upset powerhouse Croatia, 81-78, in overtime.

But they certainly won a lot of hearts from non-Filipinos, more admiration from their compatriots back home and those cheering wildly in Seville, Spain. Most important of all, Gilas Pilipinas won the respect of the world.

Relive the heart-stopping, nail-biting and proud performance of the national men’s basketball team to mark their return to the world basketball stage through these video highlights.

Videos from the official FIBA YouTube.

– Rappler.com