For the first time in a FIBA setting, the Philippines beats New Zealand and defends its turf with a 93-89 victory in the Asia Cup Qualifiers Thursday, November 21.
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00:00For the first time in a FIBA setting, the Philippines beats New Zealand and defends its turf with a 93-89 victory in the Asia Cup qualifiers Thursday, November 21.
00:10Kai Soto and Justin Brownlee turn in all-around performances as Gilas Pilipinas finally scores a breakthrough win over the world number 22.
00:18Soto finishes with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Brownlee delivers 26 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the win.
00:34The Philippines now records 3-0 in Group B.
00:37Scotty Thompson, who missed the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament, scores 12 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in the Thursday game, while Dwight Ramos clocks 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
00:49Gilas is seeking to complete a sweep when it hosts Hong Kong on Sunday, November 24 at the Mall of Asia Arena.