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Gilas faces Guam in crucial kickoff to Olympic quest
Gilas Pilipinas' ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which hinges on their performance in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Coach Tim Cone emphasized that failing to make the 2027 World Cup means missing out on the Olympic dream.
The Philippine team is in a challenging Group A alongside powerhouses Australia and New Zealand, and Guam.
The upcoming back-to-back games against Guam on November 28 and December 1 are deemed the most critical matches of the qualifiers.
A sweep against Guam would significantly boost Gilas' chances of advancing to the second round, given the difficulty of securing wins against Australia and New Zealand.
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