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FIBA OQT: De Colo, Parker leads France to conquer the Philippines on opening night

  Pasay City, Philippines – The day of reckoning is finally here for Gilas Pilipinas as they finally face France in the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena. Playing inside a sold out arena, Gilas Pilipinas came out scorching as Andray Blatche came up big in the first quarter with 14 points to electrify the crowd as they lead France, 30-22. The same intensity was brought by Gilas Pilipinas in […]

FIBA OQT: Canada beats Turkey behind Joseph’s hot shooting night

Pasay City, Philippines – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Olympic Qualifiers in Manila kicked off at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with Canada beating Turkey, 77-69, putting their team with a foot inside the door of the semi-final round. Canada went off to a very hot start and they were led by their team captain, Cory Joseph, who had 10 points in the first half while Tristan Thompson chipped in with 7 points to […]