Gilas Pilipinas, along with their coaches Chot Reyes and Tim Cone, will not have a hot streak to ride into the Fiba World Cup. However, Reyes is relieved that the team won’t be going into the tournament cold. In a recent statement released by the national basketball federation, Reyes expressed his desire to win their last game before the World Cup. Despite the loss to Mexico, he saw a lot of positives in the game. The most important thing for them is that Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto, and Scottie Thompson finally had the opportunity to play with the rest of the team, ensuring that they won’t be going in cold. This trio also played together in the friendlies against Ivory Coast and Montenegro. Clarkson sat out the game against Los Guerreros to rest, which highlighted the fact that Gilas Pilipinas is more than just Clarkson. Thompson led the team with 14 points in the game against Mexico, showcasing a balanced effort from the entire team. This is a good sign for the national program that initially seemed heavily reliant on Clarkson. Gilas Pilipinas will open their campaign against Dominican Republic, who are ready for the host team’s challenges. Head coach Nestor Garcia acknowledged Gilas’ shooters, their ability to run the court, and their aggressive nature. He also recognized the talent of Clarkson but emphasized the importance of playing as a team. Karl-Anthony Towns, who will be part of the Dominican Republic team, remains humble and appreciative of being able to play against teams from different countries. With the tune-up matches completed, Reyes is now focusing on analyzing film and strategizing. They will condense everything they’ve learned in the past two months and the two tune-up games into three days of practice to ensure they are prepared for the World Cup.
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