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Gilas Pilipinas will look to book a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics when it competes in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Thursday in Riga, Latvia.Under the guidance of head coach Tim Cone, naturalized player Justin Brownlee and PBA 7-time Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo will lead the nationals in its last chance to qualify for this year's Summer Games.
Mason Amos will also suit up for the national team.Previous tuneupsPrior to the OQT, Gilas played in friendly matches against Turkey and Poland. The Philippines lost to Turkey, 84-73, while it fell just short against Poland, 82-80.Schedule and resultsWorld no. 37 Gilas is pooled in Group A with Latvia and Georgia . Gilas Pilipinas vs Latvia -- July 4, 12:00 a.m. Gilas Pilipinas vs Georgia -- July 4, 8:30 p.m.On Wednesday , Latvia defeated Georgia, 83-55.
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