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In previous games, Latvia beat the Philippines, 79-54, Italy defeated Ukraine, 89-72, and Latvia upended Ukraine, 86-75.  Tonight’s twinbill features Italy (2-0) versus Latvia (2-0) for the title and the Philippines (0-2) versus Ukraine (0-2) for third place.


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Tickets for the game are almost sold out.  Philippine-Milan Basketball Association (PMBA) commissioner Mel Lazares said Filipinos in northern Italy are gobbling up the tickets for the rare opportunity to watch the Fighting 15–less Noy Castillo who stayed home to undergo twice-a-day therapy on his right big toe and foot–in action against the newly-formed Italian national squad.

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CARLO RECALCATI

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Early scare fails to derail Italy

By Joaquin M. Henson | June 6, 2002 - 12:00am

SONDRIO–The Philippine national team stayed close for three quarters but collapsed in the homestretch as Italy overcame an early 13-point deficit to win, 93-59, in the four-nation, three-day Selecta RP-Euro...

Sports

Merciless Italy humbles RP

By Joaquin M. Henson | June 4, 2002 - 12:00am

MILAN – What was expected to be a close contest turned out to be a blowout as the Italian national basketball team used an unforgiving fullcourt press and impeccable three-point shooting to crush Selecta Philippines,...

Sports

Revenge for Italy

By Joaquin M. Henson | June 4, 2002 - 12:00am

MILAN – There was more to Italy’s 99-56 demolition of the Philippines than just a routine win at the Palalido Milano here last Sunday. It was for revenge. No wonder coach Carlo Recalcati had blood in his...

Sports

RP quintet tests Italy tonight

By Joaquin M. Henson | June 2, 2002 - 12:00am

MILAN. A sellout crowd is expected as the Selecta Philippine national basketball team faces Italy in its first taste of international competition at the 5,000 seat Palalido Milano here tonight. Tickets for the...

Sports