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Philippines vs. Italy will be the last game of Group A in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The two teams will clash on Tuesday, August 29, at 8:30 pm Philippines/Hong Kong time at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Italy managed to win their first game of the tournament against Angola but were defeated by the Dominican Republic by five points. Winning this matchup against the Philippines will ensure their spot in the next round.
On the other hand, the hosts have lost both their games in the FIBA World Cup. The first was a tight six-point loss against the Dominican Republic while their most recent match against Angola ended in a 10-point beating.
With both teams needing a win, expect the Philippines vs. Italy game to be a dogfight, especially with the home crowd expected to show up in numbers to support their national team.
Philippines vs Italy: Players to watch
The Italian national team had a very intense game against the Dominican Republic but failed to come out on top at the end. Leading the team in scoring was Marco Spisu, who was able to tally 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Utah Jazz's Simone Fontecchio was not far behind, providing the team with 13 points, three rebounds, and two assists, while Glamaolo Ricci chipped in with 12 points.
For the Philippines, Jordan Clarkson led the team. He was the only one who reached double-digits in scoring with 21 points during the loss against Angola. He also had seven assists and three rebounds.
AJ Edu has been the team's defensive cornerstone and he should continue in that role. The big man had nine points and six assists Angola, while Kai Sotto finished with eight points and six boards.
Philippines vs Italy: Where to watch
Courtside 1891 is the best place to watch the entire 2023 FIBA World Cup with a fair subscription price. Another option is getting the Pilipinas Live app which has a low subscription fee of two dollars.
Italy Roster
- Marco Spissu
- Stefano Tonut
- Nicolo Melli
- Simone Fontecchio
- Giampaolo Ricci
- Matteo Sagnolo
- Achille Polonara
- Mouhamet Diouf
- Luca Severini
- Gabriele Procida
- Alessandro Pajola
- Luigi Datome
- Gianmarco Pozecco
Philippines Roster
- Kiefer Ravena
- Jordan Clarkson
- Scottie Thompson
- Kai Sotto
- Jamie Malonzo
- June Mar Fajardo
- Roger Pogoy
- CJ Perez
- Rhenz Abando
- Dwight Ramos
- Japeth Aguilar
- AJ Edu
