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The FIBA World Cup is well and fully underway. One matchup that fans should watch out for is the Philippines vs. Angola in Group A on Sunday.
Both teams failed to win their opening game. The Philippines lost 87-81 to the Dominican Republic in a hard-fought matchup that went back and forth, while Angola were hammered 81-67 by Italy.
Now both teams will look to bounce back to stay in the reckoning for the next round.
Match details:
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Where: Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Date: Aug. 27, 2023
Time: 8:00 p.m. GMT+8 or 8:00 a.m. ET
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For those looking to stream the game, download the Courtside 1891 app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The game will also be shown in the Philippines on the local channel, TV5.
Also Read: FIBA World Cup 2023 Day 1 results (25th August): Which teams won today?
How did the Philippines and Angola perform in their opening FIBA World Cup 2023 game?
The Philippines fell short in front of their home crowd against the Dominican Republic led by Karl Anthony-Towns. Throughout the first three quarters and most of the fourth, it was a back-and-forth affair, with the biggest lead being seven points.
However, the Philippines crumbled with three minutes left in the fourth quarter after Jordan Clarkson fouled out. After their leader on offense left the floor, Gilas Pilipinas never found their rhythm as the Dominican Republic held on for a six-point win (87-81).
Meanwhile, Angola were able to hold on for three quarters despite the Italians threatening to pull away. At the end of the first quarter, they found themselves trailing by six points. They outscored Italy in the second quarter, cutting the lead to three by halftime.
Angola then tied the game twice in the third quarter but trailed by four at the end of it. The Italians ran away in the fourth, winning by 14 points (81-67).
Both the Philippines and Angola will now look for redemption, so expect an intense matchup.
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