Montenegro beats Gilas 102-87 in World Cup tune-up

Montenegro defeated Gilas Pilipinas 102-87 in a closed-door tune-up game ahead of the FIBA World Cup on Sunday.

The match provided Gilas with a sense of what competition will be like, as Montenegro is ranked No. 18 globally and has a cohesive team system.

Coach Chot Reyes noted that while Gilas competed well in the first half, they faltered defensively in the third quarter, leading to their loss.