MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas is hoping for a miracle as they face mighty Italy in the First Round of FIBA World Cup 2023 tonight, August 29, 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gilas Pilipinas faces 'Mt. Everest' climb vs Italy in their FIBA World Cup match tonight, August 29. Photo courtesy of FIBAGilas Pilipinas suffered a heartbreaking 80-70