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FIBA World Cup
08-25 20:00
87 - 81
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Statistics
H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Dominican Republic
22
20
24
21
87
Philippines
18
24
22
17
81
Dominican Republic
Philippines
2 points
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Foul
0
0
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Match Info
The Dominican Republic, led by NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, survived a major scare to defeat the host Philippines 87-81 in a thrilling Group A opener at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on August 25. In a raucous atmosphere in Manila, the Dominican Republic held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the inspired Filipino team. Towns was dominant inside, but the Philippines, powered by Jordan Clarkson, erased a large deficit to tie the game late. In the final minutes, clutch free throws and a key defensive stop secured the narrow victory for the Dominicans. The dramatic win was crucial for their advancement hopes, while the Philippines earned immense respect in a heartbreaking loss.