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From Manila to the World: Pilipinas Bound for India!

The stage is set as Pilipinas embarks on its World Championship campaign in India, ready to take on some of the top basketball nations in the world. The Philippines will play a grueling slate of matchups as they look to make their mark on the global stage.

GW2 - Israel
GW3 - Serbia
GW4 - Estonia
GW5 - Hong Kong
GW6 - Uruguay
GW7 - South Africa
GW8 - Belgium

Every matchup will be crucial, with the boys determined to prove they belong among the world’s best. The tournament’s setting in India adds another layer of excitement, as Asian basketball pride will be on full display.

Nag-update na ang game shape for this week so expect call ups after ng saturday league games para lang makasiguro na walang injured sa 1st game ng campaign natin.

Maraming salamat sa lahat at Laban Pilipinas!

Philippines Falls to Hot-Shooting Israel, 132–116

The Philippines fought hard but couldn’t keep up with Israel’s offensive firepower, falling 132–116 in a high-scoring National Team Round Robin clash at Touhidul Arena.

Israel’s uptempo “Run and Gun” attack was on full display, converting 52.5% of their shots and knocking down 14 of 30 triples at an impressive 46.7% clip.

Benson Villarivera paced the Philippines with 34pts on an efficient 16-of-21 shooting with 8rebs, while Ericson Regidor added 31pts, 5rebs and 6asts. Despite their efforts, the Filipinos struggled from long range, connecting on just 4 of 18 3-pt attempts.

The loss drops the Philippines to 0–1 in the World Cup - Pool B, while Israel showcased why they’re the champions of Europe and one of the best teams in the competition. The Filipinos will aim to regroup and bounce back stronger in their next matchup against World#15 Serbia.

Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Villarivera 34pts
Regidor 31pts
Nical 18pts

Rebounds:
Arcega 10rebs
Castellano 9rebs
Villarivera 8rebs

Assists:
Castellano 11asts
Regidor 6asts

Serbia Overpowers Philippines, 126–108

The game was tight early on, with both teams deadlocked at 28 after the first quarter. However, Srbija began to pull away in the second quarter outscoring the Philippines 36–27 holding a 9pt lead at the break. We were unable to close in as they pulled away in the 3rd quarter.

Melecio Sidad paced the team with 23pts, 4rebs & 2asts, while Benson Villarivera had 18pts, 3rebs & 2asts. Clodualdo Salinel added 17pts, 6rebs & 4asts. Despite shooting a solid 46.4% from three (13 of 28) and 6 players scoring in double figures, the team struggled to contain Serbia's offense.

With the win, Serbia moves to a 2-0 while we slump into a 0-2 start. The Philippines looks to regroup and tighten its defense heading into the next matchup against World#12 Estonia.

Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Sidad 23pts
Villarivera 18pts
Salinel 17pts

Rebounds:
Diva 15rebs
Castellano 9rebs
Regidor 6rebs

Assists:
Castellano 7asts
Salinel 4asts
Lemoncito 4asts