Gilas Pilipinas now 3-2 in New Zealand

Gilas Pilipinas improved their win-loss record in New Zealand to 3-2 after beating Aukland Rangers earlier, 95-77. This was their second to the last game before going back to Manila to take on a PBA selection team and Kazakhstan national team as a part of their final preparation for the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship here in Manila on August 1 - 11.

Big win tonight vs the Rangers. Thanks to all the pinoys here on Auckland who came out and supported.… http://t.co/wW1AQVA6Yh
— Josh Reyes (@josh_reyes) July 17, 2013

Their next game will be against the New Zealand national team, nicknamed the 'Tall Blacks'. They are ranked 18th in FIBA World Rankings.