Gilas Pilipinas, Australia face off in first meeting since brawl
Gilas Pilipinas aims to overcome past defeats and a 2018 brawl as they face tournament favorites Australia, who dominated Group A with a perfect 3-0 record and 25.7-point average margin.
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Gilas Pilipinas, Australia face off in first meeting since brawl
Gilas Pilipinas will meet Australia for the first time since the two teams figured in a massive brawl seven years ago after setting up a quarterfinal showdown in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup following its hard-fought overtime victory over host Saudi Arabia. Their game is set Wednesday at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City as the two teams will look to focus on getting a spot in the semis rather than dwell on the things that transpired during a World C…
Tim Cone embraces first-ever clash against Australia
After a thrilling 95-88 overtime victory over host Saudi Arabia secured Gilas Pilipinas a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 quarterfinals, head coach Tim Cone knows there’s no time to celebrate just yet. The Nationals remain in a do-or-die situation as they prepare to face the two-time defending champions and tournament favorites, Australia, on Wednesday, August 13, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The road to ending a 40-year …
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