WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Gilas Pilipinas kicks off its FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers campaign at home as it hosts Group A teams from February 24 to 28 at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Philippine national team will play India and New Zealand following a last-minute pullout of COVID-stricken South Korea.
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Gilas Pilipinas lineup vs New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas did not make much of a change in its 12-man lineup as it faces New Zealand in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, February 27, at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Kib Montalbo flexes two-way skills in Gilas Pilipinas debut against India
Kib Montalbo wasted no time impressing his Gilas Pilipinas teammates, coaches, and fans in his national team debut as the TNT Tropang Giga stalwart flexed his two-way skills in under 16 minutes off the bench.
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Allaying injury fears, Chot says Kouame only suffered cramps in India blowout
It was just a result of a long layoff.
“For Ange, I think it was just a case of cramps. You have to understand, he hasn’t played a competitive game since August last year,” said Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes.
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END OF 3Q: Gilas 68, India 47
Kib Montalbo beat the third-quarter buzzer with a booming three-pointer as Gilas pulled away with a period left to play, nailing a 68-47 lead over India.
Thirdy Ravena and Dwight Ramos ended the quarter with 15 points apiece, while Robert Bolick and Roger Pogoy chalked up 10 points each.
HALFTIME: Gilas 44, India 32
Thirdy Ravena caught fire in the second quarter, draining 3 three-pointers in the period to help Gilas extend its lead to double digits going into the break, 44-32.
Ravena ended the first half with a team-high 13 points, while Dwight Ramos and Robert Bolick churned out 10 points apiece.