Philippines basketball ousted by New Zealand in Olympics qualifying – in pictures

Jayson Castro (R) of the Philippines in action against Shea Ili (L) of New Zealand during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

Andray Blatche (centre R) of the Philippines in action against Benny Anthony (centre L) of New Zealand during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

New Zealand’s Isaac Fotu, front, goes to the basket as the Philippines’ Marc Pingris defends during the Group B Fiba Olympic Qualifying basketball match, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines. Bullit Marquez / AP Photo

Andray Blatche (C) of the Philippines shoots while Benny Anthony (front) and Robert Loe (back) of New Zealand defend during their 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying basketball tournament, in Manila on July 6, 2016. Ted Aljibe / AFP

June Mar Fajardo (2-R) of the Philippines in action against Isaac Fotu (2-L) and Thomas Abercrombie (R) of New Zealand during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

Thomas Abercrombie (C) of New Zealand in action against the Philippines during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

Troy Rosario (R) of the Philippines in action against Thomas Abercrombie (L) of New Zealand during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

Tai Webster (L) of New Zealand lays-up against Gabe Norwood (R) of the Philippines during their 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying basketball tournament, in Manila on July 6, 2016. Ted Aljibe / AFP

Thomas Abercrombie of New Zealand dunks against the Philippines during their 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying basketball tournament, in Manila on July 6, 2016. Ted Aljibe / AFP

Bobby Ray Parks (R) of the Philippines is blocked by Thomas Abercrombe of New Zealand during their 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying basketball tournament, in Manila on July 6, 2016. Ted Aljibe / AFP

Andray Blatche of the Philippines reacts during the 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament match between the Philippines and New Zealand at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 06 July 2016. Mark R Cristino / EPA

Images from the Philippines’ 89-80 loss to New Zealand on Wednesday night in Manila as they were eliminated from Olympic qualifying.

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