BUOYED by its win against New Zealand last Thursday, Gilas Pilipinas guns for another victory to secure a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup when it faces Hong Kong in its final game for the second window of the qualifiers on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Filipinos are fresh off a 93-89 triumph over the Tall Blacks and will enter the 7:30 p.m. game against Hong Kong with an impeccable 3-0 record in the group.Hong Kong, which suffered a 94-64 beating from the Philippines in the first window last February, is winless in three starts.
Gilas Pilipinas takes a huddle before the start of its game against New Zealand on Nov. 21, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Philippines won, 93-89. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone lauded his players for their sacrifices in the second window.'I'll be honest, they are not making big money doing this. They come here basically, it's a small little portion of the salaries they make in their home teams, with what they are making here,' Cone said, noting players like Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu and Carl Tamayo, who are playing in either the Japan B.League or Korean Basketball League.
Pilipinas Guns For Asia Cup Berth
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