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The Philippine Men's National Basketball Team has bowed out of contention in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, but their journey is far from over. 

Gilas Pilipinas faces a familiar foe in Iran in their final assignment in the classification phase. 

Follow along as Gilas Pilipinas looks to end their China campaign with a win. 

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FINAL: IRAN 95, GILAS PILIPINAS 75

FINAL: Gilas Pilipinas’ horror trip to China for the 2019 FIBA World Cup ends with a 95-75 loss to Iran.

The Philippines finishes with a 0-5 record. Final placing for Gilas will depend on Japan and Jordan’s result tomorrow.

Gilas is - through five games#FIBAWC ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/SK7DjnVJbr

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

BLATCHE THROWN OUT OF GAME

Blatche has been ejected. That could be Andray’s final game for Gilas.

He finished with 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five fouls in this impending loss to Iran.

Gilas down, 62-89#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

IRAN CONTINUES TO POUR IT ON GILAS

Bahrami completes the and-one off the Blatche foul. 81-54 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

END OF 3RD QUARTER: IRAN 75, GILAS PILIPINAS 50

END OF 3: Iran continues to dominate Gilas, 75-50.

24 points for Gilas in the first, 26 since#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

BLATCHE SCORES, BUT GETS HURT

Blatche scores but it seems like he’s hurt. 64-43 Iran after Andray’s basket#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

IRAN HEATING UP FROM OUTSIDE

Jamshidi for three! Iran now up by 18, 55-37#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Haddadi for three to beat the shot clock! 52-37 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

HALFTIME: Gilas 48-37 Iran 

 

HALFTIME: Gilas offense slows down as Iran slowly pulling away here. 48-34 lead for the Iranians#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Iran builds a big lead

Jamshidi adds another two free throws. 47-33 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Jamshidi cashing in from the line. 45-33 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

June Mar 2/2 from the line. Gilas down eight, 33-41#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Bahrami forces the layup to go in. Iran now up 10, 41-31#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

 

Gilas keeping things close in the 2nd Quarter

CJ reserve layup on the break! Gilas down three, 31-34#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Haddadi inside. CJ putback for Gilas. 34-29 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Blatche to June Mar for the layup. Gilas down, 27-32#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

END OF 1ST QUARTER: Gilas 30-24 Iran

END OF 1: Best first quarter for Gilas in the World Cup but the Philippiines is still down to Iran, 24-30#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

IRAN REGAINS THE UPPER HAND

Yakhchali perfect from the line. 7-0 run for Iran to regain control. Gilas calls for time dow five, 19-24#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

Jamshidi completes the three-point play. 22-19 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

GILAS LEADS EARLY ON

Gabe hits his second three of the night. Gilas takes over, 19-17#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

 

HADDADI SLAMS IT FOR OPENING BASKET

Haddadi starts things off with a huge one-hand slam. 2-0 Iran#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019

GILAS STARTERS

Gilas Pilipinas starters vs. Iran:

Ravena
Barroca
Norwood
Aguilar
Blatche#FIBAWC ????????????????

— Paul Kennedy Lintag (@paullintag8) September 8, 2019