One week after Gilas Pilipinas punctuated its 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign with a 21-point win over long-time Asian powerhouse China, former coach Chot Reyes feels the Philippine team has 'improved in terms of playing and overall performance' since the 2014 edition in Seville, Spain.
The outspoken former Gilas coach said finishing 24th place this year, compared to its winless campaign in 2019 en route to a last-place finish at 32nd, was much better already.The 1-4 record also equalizes the record the Gilas side registered during the Philippines' return to the world stage in 2014 when the national team still had Andray Blatche as its naturalized player.
'Playing free from worry and more relaxed, the pep talk worked wonders as Gilas exploded in the second half, behind Jordan Clarkson's 34 points, going 11-of-17 from the floor, including five triples, to go along with three assists and two rebounds as he made sure the Philippines won't go winless in the World Cup.
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