NT Press Release
Panthers beat Guerreros, 112-94
The Pilpinas Panthers notched their first win in the Season 58 World Championships Repechange, beating 19th seed Mexico.
Combo guard Raymund Duraliza led the way for Team Pilipinas with 24 points. "We planned for a balanced attack in this game. We wanted everyone to contribute because we know our team has what it takes to advance in the next round," Coach Rad said after the game.
The Panthers' suffocating pressure led to Mexico with a subpar shooting performance, finishing the game with a 35% clip from the field, including 26% from behind the arc. "Mexico was relying on its inside game, and we knew our bigmen can stand their ground. We wanted to make sure we took away their ability to make their jump shots." The Panthers opened the game with a 12 point lead by the end of the first quarter, and did not look back since.
The win bring Team Pilipinas with a 1-1 record, with one game left, against Egypt. Their only hope to advance is for Italy to lose big against Mexico, and the Panthers to win big against Egypt.
It is rumored that representatives from the different Mexican cartels are being sent to the Azzurri's training camp, to 'pursuade' the team in dropping their match. The front offices of both squads were unavailable for comment as of this time, although men wearing pin-striped fedoras were found roaming outside the Italian quarters.
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