Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos in motion throughout a recreation vs New Zealand within the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Auckland. –FIBA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—There was no scarcity of delight for Dwight Ramos regardless of Gilas Pilipinas’ largest heartbreak but within the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
On Friday at Spark Area in New Zealand, Gilas absorbed a double-overtime loss to the house group, 106-102, however the way in which the Filipinos battled gave Ramos loads of causes to maintain his head up.
“It was an excellent recreation nevertheless it’s so powerful while you lose that shut,” Ramos stated. “That’s particularly after we had some probabilities to win however we let it go.”
“I’m nonetheless very pleased with the group as a result of we got here right here and performed towards one of many prime groups on the planet.”
Ramos fouled out late within the first time beyond regulation, however not earlier than making his presence felt.
The Levanga Hokkaido import completed with 18 factors, 4 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 37 grueling minutes for Gilas.
His effort, nonetheless, wasn’t sufficient because the Philippines dropped to 2-3 within the qualifiers. Nonetheless, Ramos took delight in the way in which Gilas fought till the ultimate buzzer.
“We have been proper there, we by no means gave up regardless of being down so it was a terrific recreation.”
“I’m simply pleased with the group.”
