Former Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin admits that the national squad will have its hands full as the Filipinos take on Angola on Sunday evening, before closing the 2023 FIBA World Cup group stage against world No. 10 Italy.
The Philippines blew what could have been a 'winnable' game on opening night last Friday, August 25 after dropping a narrow 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic.With naturalized player Jordan Clarkson picking up his fifth and final foul with still over three minutes to go, Gilas lost its main weapon on offense, allowing the Dominican Republic to eventually escape with a win.'I think that Dominican game favored us. I didn't think that before the game.
The current Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach said Gilas' top outside shooters must step up in order to soften Angola's interior defense as the many-time AfroBasket champion will have current Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando leading the way.'All of Gilas will need to shoot the ball from three better against Angola,' added the American-Kiwi mentor.Gilas shot just 6-of-18 from three-point zone on opening night, with Dwight Ramos and Roger Pogoy accounting for four of those.
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