Gilas defeats Senegal - First Win in FIBA

 Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate after winning their 2014 FIBA World basketball championships Group B match against Senegal at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes in Sevilla on Thursday. Philippines won the match 81-79.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh761zKHyTSBhXf5Pb_vdJJDAz2tWY7TWRAkWdLmw3V6KlasATcIex1fjqCFbzXAxzeadR5_vlSYub_dCMFtXSI2FiXXsUBAR8DbFknMHteUOyCvKATUeZhGnPMMyM9P9UKx_DzHjyp_-Mi/s1600/alapag-norwood-japeth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh761zKHyTSBhXf5Pb_vdJJDAz2tWY7TWRAkWdLmw3V6KlasATcIex1fjqCFbzXAxzeadR5_vlSYub_dCMFtXSI2FiXXsUBAR8DbFknMHteUOyCvKATUeZhGnPMMyM9P9UKx_DzHjyp_-Mi/s1600/alapag-norwood-japeth.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> It was a fitting victory for Gilas, which started the tournament with an overtime loss to Croatia. The nationals were dominated by Greece, but were able to score near wins against Argentina and Puerto Rico.<br /> <h3> PUSO</h3> <br /> Gilas head coach Chot Reyes is proud of how the Philippine national team played against taller players, noting the distinctive all-out brand of basketball the Filipinos showed the world.<br /> "It's all heart and secondly Pinoys play a distinctive kind of basketball. It looks like street ball. It looks like bara-bara. Our only chance is to really play a different style, a style that these guys are not used to," he said.<br />

Gilas defeats Senegal - First Win in FIBA

 Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate after winning their 2014 FIBA World basketball championships Group B match against Senegal at the Palacio...

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Gilas loss over Argentina

<h3> Gilas Pilipinas Vs Argentina</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kwyJ-pm8JnE7hoxkgWYDKf5kNd3BpGHjMjy4a7DndD_8MvXmGebNPlVUE4o8r7g-W4nxFmZKFP2sXZ4YePtSYtWHisW9yPkhCCbwVE6Kjttn2Uk_KSVSMV_frlh4WA4aroK1AKO_8wIU/s1600/argen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kwyJ-pm8JnE7hoxkgWYDKf5kNd3BpGHjMjy4a7DndD_8MvXmGebNPlVUE4o8r7g-W4nxFmZKFP2sXZ4YePtSYtWHisW9yPkhCCbwVE6Kjttn2Uk_KSVSMV_frlh4WA4aroK1AKO_8wIU/s1600/argen.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Gilas Pilipinas suffered another heartbreaker, this time pushing world no. 3 Argentina to the limit before falling short in the final seconds in the FIBA World Cup of Basketball at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes San Pablo in Spain Monday night.<br /> <br /> Argentina won, 85-81, but the Filipinos again gained the respect of their opponents after repeatedly threatening an upset win over the high rated South Americans.<br /> <br /> But in the aftermath of Gilas' heartbreaking 85-81 loss to Argentina on Monday several notable side stories emerged: Ranidel De Ocampo's heady 18-point evening, Jimmy Alapag's sensational second-half threes and the rousing comeback from the Philippines from fifteen points down in the second half.<br /> <h3> Gave Norwood Poster Dunk</h3> <br /> <center><iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6c37dVVZbmc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>

Gilas loss over Argentina

Gilas Pilipinas Vs Argentina Gilas Pilipinas suffered another heartbreaker, this time pushing world no. 3 Argentina to the limit befor...

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FIBA 2014 Spain - Full Game Schedule

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYul8baURwk2Y3Y9-iOp_V_23Hx0FYYyX9HljxzpwsEJ7dmuciac_Cc3aIVF1Mov2e1ZHET4qmxxI0aipMJ4CdQyhUEjn7Rzo7O7QYxuTXnpKykuqsXr8jXWLffHiD5RKmSXcHPgM5f7gt/s1600/fiba+2014+spain+Schedule.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYul8baURwk2Y3Y9-iOp_V_23Hx0FYYyX9HljxzpwsEJ7dmuciac_Cc3aIVF1Mov2e1ZHET4qmxxI0aipMJ4CdQyhUEjn7Rzo7O7QYxuTXnpKykuqsXr8jXWLffHiD5RKmSXcHPgM5f7gt/s1600/fiba+2014+spain+Schedule.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup is the 17th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the tournament previously known as the FIBA World Championship. Hosted by Spain, it is the last time the tournament is held on the current four-year cycle. The next FIBA World Cup will be held five years later, in 2019, to reset the four-year-cycle on a different year than the FIFA World Cup. <br /> <br /> Find out the latest game schudule and opponent of Gilas Pilipinas. Below is the full schedule of FIBA Asia Cup 2014.<br /> <br /> <center> <object data="http://viewer.docstoc.com/" height="550" id="_ds_172313672" name="_ds_172313672" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640"><param name='FlashVars'value='doc_id=172313672&mem_id=undefined&doc_type=Documents&fullscreen=1&allowdownload=1' /><param name='movie' value='http://viewer.docstoc.com/'/><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always' /><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /></object><br /><script type="text/javascript">var docstoc_docid='172313672'; var docstoc_title='2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup_SCHEDULE'; var docstoc_urltitle='2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup_SCHEDULE';</script><script src="http://i.docstoccdn.com/js/check-flash.js" type="text/javascript"></script></center>

FIBA 2014 Spain - Full Game Schedule

The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup is the 17th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the tournament previously known as the FIBA Worl...

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Gilas Pilipinas loses OT Game against Croatia

<h4> Gilas on World Cup</h4> This year's tournament marks the first time since 1978 that the Gilas Pilipinas is taking part in the high-profile international showcase. They hosted that edition of the event, but lost all eight games. Their best result was a bronze medal in 1954.<br /> <h4> Gilas vs Crotia</h4> The Philippine national basketball team lost its debut in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, but not before giving Croatia a huge scare in overtime, 81-78 overtime on Saturday in Seville, Spain.<br /> <br /> The Philippines had a chance to win the game in regulation after getting a stop with 20 seconds left. But Chan's well-challenged three-pointer failed to find the mark, resulting in overtime.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CFcQohn5z79m6db8dW7xIGubg1BKe33nQLbnjrHo3PgPcAwT1-uVh_t3z4mtPDSVMO6XTnmSp2YgazosPDmmvDm_kfP3r_lLdA_Y0yBgP6Ml2wQ3SmFYIt4Qo-N8lUbSvUKbngMywc2W/s1600/BwSEuLTIAAIk7AJ.jpg+large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CFcQohn5z79m6db8dW7xIGubg1BKe33nQLbnjrHo3PgPcAwT1-uVh_t3z4mtPDSVMO6XTnmSp2YgazosPDmmvDm_kfP3r_lLdA_Y0yBgP6Ml2wQ3SmFYIt4Qo-N8lUbSvUKbngMywc2W/s1600/BwSEuLTIAAIk7AJ.jpg+large.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blatche limps to the bench during the timeout. Getting ice now on his right knee. </td></tr> </tbody></table> <br />

Gilas Pilipinas loses OT Game against Croatia

Gilas on World Cup This year's tournament marks the first time since 1978 that the Gilas Pilipinas is taking part in the high-profile...

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Gilas Pilipinas - Bronze medal in Fiba Asia Cup 2014

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp6JLZvfDxP_XYR51p3SOSvn-IB-AqYcD7UADYHWtp4rmHKxUkLM_kR-O90o8p_Xk6cdfTuI6YE3uGrVWxMei0AAc__7VbpzShO2UurWm6DY7qrCOiPOkXIAlWzo3O63_u0Y_MCawDmNc/s1600/gilaspilipinas-+%2528pba-jam.blogspot.com%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp6JLZvfDxP_XYR51p3SOSvn-IB-AqYcD7UADYHWtp4rmHKxUkLM_kR-O90o8p_Xk6cdfTuI6YE3uGrVWxMei0AAc__7VbpzShO2UurWm6DY7qrCOiPOkXIAlWzo3O63_u0Y_MCawDmNc/s1600/gilaspilipinas-+%2528pba-jam.blogspot.com%2529.JPG" /></a> <br /> <br /> The Gilas Pilipinas got the bronze medal after defeating China in their match with the score of 80-79. It was a crutial game after Makan made two freebies for a 79-77 lead with 46 seconds left.<br /> <br /> China had a chance to extend the lead to four points but failed to make two more free throws in the next play. Tenorio grabbed the rebound and quickly fired a pass to Lee who was waiting in the left wing ready to fire the three points and fouled.<br /> <h3> The Hero </h3> Paul Lee knocked down three pressure packed free throws with no time remaining in the ball game to give Gilas Pilipinas the bronze medal in the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup, 80-79, breaking the hearts of hosts China.<br /> <h3> Video - Paul Lee last seconds Free throw </h3> <br /> <center> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-gCQh83oa1Q" width="600"></iframe><center> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /> <h3> Points: </h3> </div> </center> <div style="text-align: left;"> Here are the list of points contributors for Philippines:</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Philippines (80) - De Ocampo 18, Aguilar 14, Tenorio 12, Belga 10, Douthit 10, Lee 9, Lanete 3, Dillinger 2, Washington 2, David 0, Alas 0</div> </center>

Gilas Pilipinas - Bronze medal in Fiba Asia Cup 2014

The Gilas Pilipinas got the bronze medal after defeating China in their match with the score of 80-79. It was a crutial game after Makan ...

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Danny Ildefonso No. 1 overall picked in Expansion Draft

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkYurDgjN9oEwZ9C_d4j0N14leE82XhmW_VTxOg26Qp44KFWD8tCwTPtOB2aux76CNYOrD-ses4qyc6ZA-BylB_ybHF7ytoG746Q43zqkLZV4_ORdmjTCNWz9PUNS4FR6-4P5EOVxR5Xp/s1600/danny-ildefonso-meralco-air-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkYurDgjN9oEwZ9C_d4j0N14leE82XhmW_VTxOg26Qp44KFWD8tCwTPtOB2aux76CNYOrD-ses4qyc6ZA-BylB_ybHF7ytoG746Q43zqkLZV4_ORdmjTCNWz9PUNS4FR6-4P5EOVxR5Xp/s1600/danny-ildefonso-meralco-air-21.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Danny Ildefonso was picked No. 1 overall by Blackwater in Friday's PBA Expansion Draft.<br /> <br /> Ildefonso, whose contract with the Meralco Bolts will expire at the end of August, is expected to lead the Ever Bilena franchise in its maiden campaign in the pro league.<br /> <br /> "Danny (Ildefonso) is a veteran and a champion. We're expecting him to be an extension of the coaching staff on the court and mentor our young guys," Blackwater Elite team owner Dioceldo Sy said.

Danny Ildefonso No. 1 overall picked in Expansion Draft

Danny Ildefonso was picked No. 1 overall by Blackwater in Friday's PBA Expansion Draft. Ildefonso, whose contract with the Meralco ...

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