MVP blasts Gilas loss to Cambodia

Cambodia, ranked world no. 157, upset Philippines, ranked no. 40, winning 79-68 in the men's basketball event of the Southeast Asian Games.

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) chairman emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan criticized Gilas Pilipinas for their poor performance, calling it a 'disgraceful game' and an 'ignominious defeat'.

Gilas struggled with shooting accuracy and rebounding, compounded by Justin Brownlee's dehydration which limited his impact.

Pangilinan questioned the SBP leadership, asking 'SBP - what happened?'.

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