![The game eventually resumed in farcical fashion with Philippines fielding three players against Australia's five [Ted Aljibe-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/03081458-324x235.jpg "Australia, Philippines basketball match marred by on-court brawl")
Australia, Philippines basketball match marred by on-court brawl
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