After enduring four consecutive defeats, supporters of Gilas Pilipinas finally had a reason to celebrate on Saturday night.
This came after the Philippine men’s basketball team secured a decisive 96-75 victory over China, marking the conclusion of their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
In an unusual turn of events, social media saw a lack of criticism and an abundance of praise for the Gilas Pilipinas players.
However, some netizens managed to bring up the ongoing territorial dispute between the two countries in their comments.
Haha kahit sa basketball ayaw patalo ng ph sa china
satin talaga west philippine sea wag kayong mang aagaw china
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크리스티나
Jordan Clarkson said AMIN ANG WEST PHILIPPINE SEA https://t.co/2MbVMziAtF
— Knicks Mom
(@KnicksM0m) September 2, 2023
SAMIN ANG WEST PHILIPPINE SEA!! HAHAHAHA https://t.co/HiDVQiwwbj
— mayo | in the sea
(@bleedblueamdg) September 2, 2023
SA AMIN ANG WEST PHILIPPINE SEA!
— tatin (@yjnishida) September 2, 2023
SA ATIN ANG WEST PHILIPPINE SEA!! #GilasPilipinas #AtinAngWPS
— Ethan (@ethan_v15) September 2, 2023
WEST PHILIPPINE SEA DEFENDED #FIBAWorldCup2023 #GILASPILIPINAS
— angel burgerr (@avie_avee) September 2, 2023
Amin ang West Philippine Sea 21 dash pash pash hahahaha
— KyRish
(@_rishdan) September 2, 2023
Gilas Win!!!! Atin ang West Philippine Sea!!!
— Shosple Colupis (@pogingCPA) September 2, 2023
Gilas Win!!!! Atin ang West Philippine Sea!!!
— Shosple Colupis (@pogingCPA) September 2, 2023
Natalo natin ang China!
Salamat, Gilas Pilipinas!
Yes, atin ang West Philippine Sea!https://t.co/jVtO3SDRCP
— ~Gεʆαίίί
(@gelaiii_gerl) September 2, 2023
Thanks to this victory, the Vincent “Chot” Reyes-led Gilas Pilipinas avoided finishing in last place in the 32-team competition.
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