
Karl-Anthony Towns (rear) of Dominican Republic reacts during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Jordan Clarkson (C) of the Philippines shoots during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Karl-Anthony Towns (R) of Dominican Republic competes during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Dwight Ramos (R) of the Philippines shoots during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Victor Liz (2nd R, rear) of Dominican Republic walks out of the court after injury during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

LJ Figueroa (R) of Dominican Republic blocks Jordan Clarkson of the Philippines during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Jordan Clarkson (L) of the Philippines competes during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Dwight Ramos (2nd L) of the Philippines goes up for a lay-up during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

LJ Figueroa (L) of Dominican Republic dunks during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Dwight Ramos (R) of the Philippines drives during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Jordan Clarkson (L) of the Philippines breaks through during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

LJ Figueroa (Top L) of Dominican Republic vies for the ball during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

Antonio Pena (Front) of Dominican Republic celebrates during the group A match between Dominican Republic and the Philippines at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at Philippine Arena in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)



