What was expected to be a dream celebration in front of a wild, sold-out crowd turned into a nightmare.

Gilas Pilipinas’ furious rally ended in vain after it absorbed a heartbreaking 80-70 defeat at the hands of Angola to remain winless in Group A of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, Aug. 27.

Here are some of the highlights of the game. (Video Courtesy of FIBA Basketball World Cup/FB)

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