Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Gilas Pilipinas had a sputtering start to their 2015 FIBA Asia Championship campaign in Changsha, China, but eventually recovered to advance to the next stage in comfortable fashion.
Here are how some netizens reacted to the Philippines’ performances in the preliminary stage.
Gilas-Palestine
The Philippines were upset by tournament debutants Palestine in their first assignment in the tournament.
Palestine win over Philippines at the FIBA Asia might be the biggest upset in the basketball world this year.. Can’t miss their next game
— Riccardo Fois (@RickFois) September 23, 2015
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Wow. We lost! We were like 30 point favorites entering this game. Big big upset!
— Charles Tiu (@charlestiu) September 23, 2015
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Gilas-Hong Kong
In their second game, the Philippines bounced back in a big way to demolish Hong Kong by 50.
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I could get used to this kind of outside shooting from @gilasarmy #FIBAAsia2015
— Enzo Flojo (@hoopnut) September 24, 2015
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Much better effort. Much better focus and sense of purpose by Team
Philippines in this match vs Hong Kong. Now to go for the jugular.—
Rick Olivares (@rickyolivares) September
24, 2015
Gilas Pilipinas destroys Hong Kong 101-50 in the second day of the
FIBA Asia Cup. #GilasPilipinas—
Nike Balonga (@rnnbalonga) September
24, 2015
Gilas-Kuwait
The Philippines ensured there would not be any surprises in their last game in the preliminary stage, with an easy victory over Kuwait.
Take it easy guys. Lets be nice. Kuwait gave it all. But Gilas Pilipinas wins. ✌ #KUWvsPHI #FIBAAsia2015
— Dan (@MisterCool_Dan) September 25, 2015
Congrats Gilas Pilipinas 2-1 #LabanPilipinas
— ★ Kristine ★ (@baynasour) September 25, 2015
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Ayos yung final score ng #GilasPilipinas vs. #Kuwait… Parang Blood Pressure lang.. Haha 110-64… #LabanPilipinas #PUSO
— Phoenix Targaryen (@3rdOfJuly91) September 25, 2015
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