Gilas 'kind of lost heart' in 2nd half vs Australia, says Cone
The Philippines national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, suffered a significant loss to Australia during the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Coach Tim Cone attributed the defeat to a lack of intensity and defensive struggles in the second half.
Why it matters
The result impacts the team's standing in the qualifiers and highlights the competitive gap between regional basketball programs.
FILE - Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a game vs New Zealand in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. - FIBA PHOTO
The article is a standard sports recap focusing on game performance and coach commentary.
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