Gilas Pilipinas prepares for two away games in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, facing Chinese Taipei and New Zealand without Kai Sotto. The team will need to adapt and strategize to overcome the challenges of playing on foreign courts.
Gilas Pilipinas faces a formidable challenge in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Window 3, without the towering presence of Kai Sotto . The team will be competing in two away games, against Chinese Taipei on February 20th at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium and New Zealand on February 23rd at the Spark Arena in Auckland. With no home-court advantage, Gilas Pilipinas will need to adapt and strategize effectively against both opponents.
Their previous encounter with Chinese Taipei in Window 1 saw a resounding victory, with Sotto leading the charge with 18 points and 3 blocks. However, the upcoming match against the Taiwanese will be a different test, as they will be playing on their home turf. The New Zealand clash presents a particularly significant challenge, as Gilas seeks to maintain their winning momentum. In their last meeting, Sotto put on an impressive performance, flirting with a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. New Zealand will be looking to avenge their previous loss and has made some strategic roster changes for this window, bringing in fresh talent like Tai Wynyard, Jackson Ball, and Tama Isaac. Gilas is preparing for the challenge by bringing in Ralph Cu and RJ Abarrientos to bolster their practice sessions and ensure a strong team dynamic. Their journey begins with a series of friendlies in Doha, Qatar, before they face their formidable opponents.
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