Gilas Pilipinas vs. Argentina (July 5) // 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup
The young Filipino dribblers, Gilas Pilipinas Boys, look to bounce back from a tough group stage and round of 16 as they take on Argentina in the classification round of the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup.
How To Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Argentina Game Info
Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Philippines’ game against the Argentina on TV and streaming online.
- Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm (PHL Time)
- Venue: Ahmet Cömert Sport Hall, Istanbul
- Game Stats: fiba.basketball
- TV:
- Live Stream: FIBA YouTube Channel
Result and Scores: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Puerto Rico
| Team | Final Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines (U17) | 67 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | |
| Argentina (U17) | 83 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 14 |
Game Highlights: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Argentina
Game highlights between Philippines and Argentina in the 9–16th place quarterfinals of the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup will be added once available.
Game Preview: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Argentina
World No. 25 Gilas Pilipinas Boys will face world No. 16 Argentina in the classification round of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. The match, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today, offers the Philippines a chance to secure their first win in the tournament and finish on a positive note.
Despite facing stiff competition in Group A, Gilas Pilipinas Boys gained valuable experience against top teams like world no. 7 Lithuania, world no. 2 Spain, and world no. 15 Puerto Rico. Although they fell short in those matches (losing to Lithuania 107-48, Spain 96-32, and Puerto Rico 98-53), the team is determined to showcase their improvement in the classification round.
In the round of 16, Gilas Pilipinas faced the reigning champion and world No. 1 USA. The game ended in a lopsided 141-45 defeat, with the Americans showcasing their dominance and pushing the Philippines into the classification rounds.
Their opponent, Argentina’s U17 national team (ranked 16th in the world) also enters the classification round after a narrow loss to Canada in the Round of 16 (71-77). Both teams will be hungry for a win, making for a potentially thrilling matchup.
Gilas Pilipinas Boys face a significant challenge against Argentina in the classification round of the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. As they strive for their first win in the tournament, the team will need to harness their resilience and determination. A victory would not only uplift the team’s spirits but also signal the potential of the Philippines’ youth basketball program on the world stage.
