US EditionGilas Pilipinas Braces for Tough NZ Tall Blacks Clash at Asian Cup - BusinessWorld Online
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, AUG 6 – Gilas Pilipinas struggled with turnovers and foul trouble, falling 95-87 to Chinese Taipei led by Chen Ying-Chun's 34 points, ahead of a critical match against New Zealand.
- Gilas Pilipinas lost 95-87 to Chinese Taipei in their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 opener on August 5, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- The defeat followed a prior February loss to Chinese Taipei and was compounded by early foul trouble that hindered Gilas' response.
- Chen Ying-Chun led Chinese Taipei with 34 points on 10-of-17 shooting including six three-pointers, while Gilas' Kevin Quiambao scored 17 points in a late rally.
- Coach Tim Cone acknowledged the setback but expressed confidence, saying, "This team has shown a lot of bounce back" and they must prepare for the upcoming game against New Zealand.
- Gilas faces New Zealand on August 7, with New Zealand having won bronze in 2022 and recently beating Iraq 100-78, making Gilas' advancement prospects challenging.
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Gilas Pilipinas in must-win game vs New Zealand in FIBA Asia Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas faces a must-win situation against a souped-up New Zealand side as both squads collide on Thursday evening in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 at the at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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