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2023 FIBA World Cup

Gilas to play FIBA WC Window 3 games in NZ


The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Monday that the third window games of the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers Group A and B games will still take place in a bubble setup.

For Group A which has Gilas Pilipinas, the New Zealand Tall Blacks, and India, the games will be played at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland.

On July 1, Gilas takes on India while two days later, they will face the Tall Blacks.

New Zealand is on top of the table with a 3-0 slate followed by Gilas (1-1) and India (0-3). All three will advance to the next round.

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Meanwhile, Group B games will be hosted by John Cain Arena in Melbourne.

On June 30, the Australia Boomers will face China.

China takes on Chinese-Taipei while the Akatsuki Five squares off against the Boomers on July 1.

After a two-day break, Japan faces Chinese-Taipei followed by China versus Australia II.

Capping the window will be China versus Chinese-Taipei II.

Australia is 3-0 in the group followed by Japan (1-3) and China (2-0). Chinese-Taipei is winless in three games played.

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