Philippines Faces Off Against Hong Kong in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Grinds Hong Kong, Secures Perfect Record in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas put on a dominating display, crushing Hong Kong with a 93-54 win on Sunday, November 24, extending their perfect record in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Final Quarter Showdown
In the final quarter, Mason Amos drained a deep triple for Gilas, followed by back-to-back hits from Carl Tamayo and Kevin Quiambao. CJ Perez and Ricky Yang traded threes as Gilas pulled away. Tamayo and Quiambao, along with Duncan Reid, continued to chip in points for the Filipinos, extending their lead.
Third Quarter Moves
The third quarter ended with Oliver Xu scoring a buzzer-beater trey, but Gilas Pilipinas maintained a comfortable 67-43 lead. Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson played key roles, scoring multiple baskets, while Kai Sotto made a powerful dunk for good measure.
Second Quarter Surge
Gilas Pilipinas entered the break with a 10-point lead (45-35) over Hong Kong. Carl Tamayo and Chris Newsome connected on long-range shots, while June Mar Fajardo, Sotto, and Tamayo scored consistently.
First Quarter Domination
A strong first quarter from June Mar Fajardo and Sotto gave Gilas Pilipinas a 25-16 advantage. Ricky Yang, Kevin Quiambao, and Chris Newsome also joined the scoring fest.
Tip-off for Gilas Pilipinas is set for 7:30 pm. With the win, Gilas moves one step closer to securing their place in the FIBA Asia Cup, currently leading Group B with a 4-0 record. Don't miss the action and support Gilas Pilipinas in their pursuit of victory!
[1] AFC, "FIBA Asia Cup 2023 Qualifying – Standings," FIBA.com (accessed November 27, 2023), https://www.fiba.baskettball/asia/asia-cup/2023/qualifying/standings.
[3] AFC, "Group B," FIBA.com (accessed November 27, 2023), https://www.fiba.basketball/asia/asia-cup/2023/qualifying/group/B.
Gilas Pilipinas continued their NBA-style play in the final quarter, with Carl Tamayo and Kevin Quiambao scoring back-to-back baskets, as they closed the game with a convincing 93-54 victory over Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. With the win, Gilas Pilipinas, showcasing their basketball prowess, are one step closer to securing their place in the FIBA Asia Cup, leading Group B with a 4-0 record.
