Philippines Rally Falls Short In Loss To Slovenia In FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2017

The Philippines lost 21-14 to Slovenia in pool play in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Nantes, France on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time).

The Filipinos fell 5-0 to the Slovenians and at one point looked ready to be blown out when the latter went up 15-7.

But Kobe Paras and the Team Philippines chipped away at the deficit to come to within 15-11 after JR Quiñahan’s follow-up basket.

With a chance to draw nearer, Paras missed his layup, before the Slovenians hit back-to-back 2-pointers to snuff out the Filipinos’ comeback hopes.

Adin Kavgic closed the game with a bucket off an offensive rebound with 1:20 left in the game.

Ravena led the Philippines with 7 points, while Paras had 4.

The loss dropped the Philippines to 4th place in Pool B, well behind Slovenia and France, which are virtually assured of spots in the next round with their superior point totals.

The Filipinos have one more game in hand, though, against last-place El Salvador 3 a.m., Wednesday, Manila time.

Source: FIBA