Gilas Pilipinas actually led in the first half but could not sustain it all the way as it stumbled to Brazil in their knockout semis match in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, July 6.
Gilas Pilipinas came under fire in the third quarter to eventually surrender a 60-71 verdict to world No. 12 Brazil and exit the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, July 6.