MANILA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) Nikola Vucevic showcased his dominance on the FIBA court as the Chicago Bulls center lifted Montenegro to a 91-71 opening victory over Mexico in the FIBA World Cup here on Friday, while the Philippines conceded a narrow defeat in front of their home fans.
IT was a scene akin to long-lost brothers getting reunited as Japeth Aguilar rushed from the entrance of the PhilSports Arena on Monday night in Pasig City toward a man sporting wavy hair and wearing a red sweatshirt who was standing by the iron railing talking with the Gilas Pilipinas…
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JARAGUÁ DO SUL (Brazil) - In a staggering, group-altering upset, Mexico defeated Brazil, 82-72, Monday night at Arena Jaraguá to hand the home team their third consecutive loss in the 2023 FIBA World.
Estonian basketball club BC Kalev/Cramo defeated Turkish club Tofas Bursa 81:77 (18:25, 22:15, 22:18, 19:19) on Tuesday evening and won their first game of the basketball Champions League season.