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MANILA (Philippines) - Australia, Dominican Republic and Italy were the next three teams to book their tickets to the Second Round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after getting wins on Tuesday.
MANILA (Philippines) - It was supposed to be the European battle for the top of the group for 40 minutes, but instead, coach Kazys Maksvytis built a defensive wall, holding Montenegro a step behind.
MANILA (Philippines) - It certainly won't be a walk in the park, but both Japan and the Philippines enter Gameday 5 with a shot at advancing from the group phase.
MANILA (Philippines) - Make that two of two! Montenegro stormed to another comfortable win, climbing to 2-0, looking like a team ready to chase the top spot in Group D. They get to do so versus...
MANILA (Philippines) - Basketball world gets hectic at times. Media coverage goes crazy. Records are broken on daily basis. Stars are acting. Pundits reacting. Waves are made, but rarely from the...